Health Information Coder III - Health Information - P/T Days
Req ID: 94274
Location: Irvine, California
Division: Medical Center
Department: Health Information
Position Type: PART TIME
Salary Range Minimum: USD $45.75/Hr.
Salary Range Maximum: USD $60.39/Hr.
Who We AreUCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus,
UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only
National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center,
high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified
Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center,
gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and
regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.
To learn more about UCI Health, visit
www.ucihealth.org.Your Role on the TeamPosition Summary:Reporting to the Assistant Director of HIM, the Manager of Clinical Data, or the Coding Supervisor, the Coder III performs abstracting and coding, using ICD-9 CM and CPT, on all inpatient visits at UCI Medical Center. The purpose of this position is to apply the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to individual patient health information for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing. Accounts are coded utilizing the 3M encoder and SMS/Invision computer systems for coding and data entry. Additional duties include preparing and compiling daily, weekly and monthly production reports, participating in departmental PI projects, and performing related duties as assigned to meet operational needs.
What It Takes to be SuccessfulRequired Qualifications:- User level experience using personal computers, particularly with encoding, abstracting and prospective payment grouper systems
- Skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of the job duties
- Skill to effectively assign codes
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, disease process and medical terminology
- Credentialed as CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or CPC-H
- Ability to work independently and be a self starter
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in the department and across the Health System
Conditions of Employment:The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Legal Right to Work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page:
https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.phpClosing Statement:The University of California, Irvine is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC
nondiscrimination policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at
eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Consideration for Work Authorization SponsorshipMust be able to provide proof of work authorization
To apply, visit https://jobs.uci.edu/careers-home/jobs/94274
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