Athena Coding Jobs in Chandler, AZ (NOW HIRING)

Headquartered in Phoenix, IMS Care Center is a team of 500 employees and a physician-led organization united through its providers' commitment to high-quality innovative health care. Each day is a new day for ground-breaking ideas and unparalleled opportunity. Ours is a culture focused on what we can accomplish today, and where it can lead us tomorrow.

IMS Care Center is currently searching for a professional, compassionate and knowledgeable individual to fill the position of Certified Coder for our Cardiology Clinic in Avondale. The Certified Coder will be accountable for processing medical claim information through data-entry in the Practice Management System and researching and correcting data entry errors using various electronic healthcare systems. This position uses knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 codes to determine the appropriate order and combination of alpha, numeric or symbolic data to ensure accuracy in entering medical claim information by following the Organization's and Department's established policies and procedures. Instill the IMS mission, vision and values in the work performed.

Responsibilities:

• Enters alpha, numeric or symbolic data from source documents into Practice Management (PM) System for patient billing purposes using knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 codes
• Determines the appropriate format within PM system to initiate data entry based on information recorded for each patient encounter
• Responsible for analyzing, researching and correcting data entry errors using PM System, electronic medical record systems, and Microsoft Office applications
• Balances daily batches and reports. Researches and corrects discrepancies
• Compiles, sorts and prioritizes daily processes based on department and organizational objective
• Remains current on the specific billing guidelines, reimbursement rules, and regulations as dictated by various government and private insurance carriers
• Ensures strict confidentiality of financial and patient records

Minimum Education and Required Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required
• CPC Certification Required
• Three (3) years minimum experience in cardiology required, specifically medical office/physician coding procedures and medical chart review/auditing of documentation
• Associates degree preferred
• Knowledge of Athena One and PM/EHR system preferred
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with peers and subordinates of all levels
• Computer skills in the Microsoft environment: Outlook, Word, Excel
• Demonstrated experience in Practice Management Systems
• Recognizes possible solutions to problems and is able to explain issues and propose solutions.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

Joining IMS is more than saying "yes" to making the world a healthier place. It's discovering a career that's challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. Our hope is that each day you'll uncover a new reason to love what you do. If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now!

You can look forward to a generous compensation package including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off and a very lucrative 401K plan.

*IMS is a tobacco-free work environment

IMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.