Athena Coding Jobs in Lakeland, FL (NOW HIRING)

Professional Fee Remote Coder - Full-time or Part-time

Candidates need 2-3 years experience of E&M coding experience.  Experience working with Athena and Cerner Millenium a plus.  Full-time (FT) or Part-time (PT) work hours available with flexible night and weekend work on temporary assignment through completion of the project. All candidates must maintain certification through either AHIMA or AAPC.  We maintain a unique business and employment solution that benefits both clients and our employees’ varied needs.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Receive assigned medical charts to code 
• Analyze, evaluate and review medical charts electronically to ensure accuracy of code assignment
• Deliver expertise in professional fee coding with extensive knowledge in principles of Evaluation and Management level determination and assignment  
• Demonstrate proficiency in coding including ICD-10, CPT and HCPCs while consistently maintaining a 95% or greater accuracy score.
• Abstract and code diagnosis and documentation information 
• Research and resolve coding projects 
• Perform ongoing analysis of medical record charts for the appropriate coding compliance 
• Maintain productivity based on national standards and/or client-specific standards
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED 
• 2-3 years of medical coding experience in Professional Fee setting
• Coding certification to include the following: COC, CCS, CCS-P or CPC 
• Microsoft Office proficiency 
• High speed internet and secure home office space
• On-line coding proficiency test will be required

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Facility-based coding experience                                                                               
• Managed care experience 
• Experience preferred with Athena and Cerner Millenium

At JTS, we create the “WOW” factor for each other and our clients. We embrace a culture where employees are empowered to be innovative and grow personally and professionally.

JTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. JTS makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, business needs.

You will be required to comply with all JTS Health Partners’ policies including our Information Security Policy and all its responsibilities. 

JTS is a drug-free workplace and does conduct pre-employment drug testing and we use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.