Coder, Apprentice Job at Family Health Centers of San Diego
Impact Lives, Impact Community
Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 62 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 417,000 visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.
The Coder- Apprentice will code and abstract all clinic medical records, for the purpose of reimbursement, research, and compliance with federal regulations according to diagnosis and procedure(s) using ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS classification systems.
Job Roles
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Accurately codes records using ICD-9-CM, HCPCS/CPT coding rules
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Assists and confers with other coders and supervisor
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Communicates effectively with providers
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Meets professional development and continuing education requirements
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Updates coding books with changes as they occur
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County
- Proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS: Licensed for a minimum of 3 years; No more than 2 violations and/or accidents within 3 years; No vehicle related suspensions/reinstatements; No DUI, reckless or felony Driving with 7 years.
- Associate's degree in Medical Record Technology preferred.
- CPC-A certification required.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge and ability to perform the essential job duties, and which meets any required state or federal certification requirements
- Ability to accurately complete data entry at relatively high speed, utilizing grammar and spell check software.Basic computer literacy (i.e., use system to manage and schedule appointments, access electronic medical record information).
- Bilingual in English/ Spanish preferred
Healthcare plans for employees and families range from $47-$310 no matter how many dependents are on the plan. For more details and information about all benefit programs please follow the below link.
https://fhcsd.gobenefits.net/benefits-home/resources/your-costs/
More About Family Health Center:
FHCSD was founded by community activists working towards a common goal: caring, affordable, high-quality medical care for all. We are proud to continue this mission today as the nation’s 8th largest FQHCs. We operate 57 sites across San Diego County, including 23 primary care clinics, 16 behavioral health facilities, eight dental clinics, an outpatient substance use treatment program, three vision clinics, physical therapy departments, two mobile counseling centers, three mobile medical units and a pharmacy to support services throughout San Diego County.
Our staff provides care to over 215,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low income and 29% are uninsured. Also, as a Title X-funded provider of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care, FHCSD provides Title X sexual and reproductive health care services to over 42,000 unique patients each year.
The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and largest comprehensive HIV/AIDS services provider in the San Diego region.
In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses.
$18.50 - $18.50
If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here:
FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)
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