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Outpatient III Coder

Location

United States

Posted

57 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Mid Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Outpatient III Coder

BJC HealthCare

Role Description BJC is hiring for an Outpatient Coder III. This is a remote position. No previous coding experience is required. Training will be provided. - Must have one of the following certifications: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, CPC-A, CCA, or COC - Eligible remote states: - Alabama - Arkansas - Florida - Georgia - Illinois - Indiana - Iowa - Kansas - Kentucky - Louisiana - Mississippi - Missouri - North Carolina - Ohio - Oklahoma - South Carolina - Tennessee - Texas - Wisconsin Qualifications - High School Diploma or GED - Cert/Lic in Area of Expertise Requirements - No Experience - No Supervisor Experience Preferred Requirements - 2-5 years of experience Benefits - Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date - Disability insurance paid for by BJC - Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution - 401(k) plan with BJC match - Tuition Assistance available on first day - BJC Institute for Learning and Development - Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time - Adoption assistance

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