Medical Coding Specialist/ QA

Surgical Notes is hiring a ASC Medical Coding Specialist/QA to assist with accurate and timely coding for our ambulatory surgical clients. The ideal candidate has excellent organizational skills, communication skills, with the desire and ability to learn quickly. Working as a part of the team to meet deadlines, but also being able to work independently is crucial to success in this position. Our organization prides itself on being built upon a set of strong core values. We are looking for a candidate who will actively exhibit these core values: Service Excellence, Transparency, Teamwork, Accountability, Hard work, and Positive Attitude.

External Title: Medical Coding Specialist/QA

Internal Title: IND Coding Individual Contributor III

Reports to: Manager, Coding Quality

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct regular audits of medical coding work to ensure accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines, regulations, and organizational policies
  • Provide constructive feedback to lead/trainer based on audit findings.
  • Collaborate with coding trainers and lead to address training needs identified during QA audits
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of QA audits and feedback
  • Provide other services as needed to assist in effective operations of the compliance program
  • Communicate QA findings and trends to relevant stakeholders
  • Have a pro-active and positive approach when working with clients to identify areas where further work may be required, for example training or more specialised audit.
  • Daily production coding based on department needs
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.

Role Information:

  • Full-Time
  • Hourly
  • Non-Exempt
  • Working within our business operating hours of India (IST)
  • Eligible for Benefits
  • Remote: The minimum bandwidth requirements are 2 Mbps upload and 2 Mbps download speeds. The recommended bandwidth requirements are 10 Mbps upload and 30 Mbps download speeds.

Job Requirements:

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Education:

  • Must pass an assessment to demonstrate skills and abilities
  • Graduate in any discipline
  • Coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA (CPC, COC, RHIT, CCS, etc., no apprentice designation accepted at this time)
  • 4+ years Ambulatory Surgical Center coding experience
  • 2 years of employment with Surgical Notes
  • Experience working in an Ancillary/Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
  • Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Flexibility to assume new tasks or assignments as needed
  • Strong attention to detail and speed while working within tight deadlines
  • Exceptional ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • A high degree of flexibility and professionalism
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Outstanding communications skills; both verbal and written
  • Must have a dedicated home office with reliable high-speed internet

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Education:

  • Associate degree in healthcare related field
  • Experience working in an Ancillary/Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills in Excel, Outlook, and Teams

Physical Demands:

  • Sitting and typing for an extended period of time
  • Reading from a computer screen for an extended period of time
  • Speaking and listening on a telephone
  • Working independently
  • Frequent use of a computer and other office equipment
  • Work environment of a traditional fast-paced and deadline-oriented office

Key Competencies:

  1. Job Knowledge/Technical Knowledge
  2. Quality Control
  3. Organization
  4. Technological aptitude
  5. Time & Attendance/ Dependability

 

 

About Surgical Notes

Surgical Notes is the premier ASC revenue cycle management and billing services partner. Our expert teams with ASC-specific experience provide scalable billing, transcription, coding, and document management services and solutions that fully integrate with all leading ASC practice management systems. The largest management companies and hundreds of ASCs that partner with Surgical Notes experience and benefit from immediate operational and financial improvements that exceed industry performance levels.

Surgical Notes is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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