Entry Level Inpatient Coding Jobs in Oklahoma (NOW HIRING)

Under immediate to general supervision and direction of a mentor/preceptor, this entry-level position works to achieve the initial competencies required to deliver specialized cardiovascular and/or radiologic technology services to adult and/or pediatric patient populations for aiding medical staff in diagnosis, care, treatment, and surveillance of simple to complex conditions, defects, and/or diseases. Utilizing entry-level knowledge, abilities, skills, and available resources, provides safe, high quality, efficient, and cost-effective patient-centric care and support services under routine or emergent conditions in a variety of care settings including acute inpatient facilities and outpatient physician practices. Prepares patients for procedures and correlates clinical history with procedures ordered by physicians. Communicates and collaborates with patients, families, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to identify and implement necessary actions to achieve clinical outcomes, operational goals, and service expectations. Utilizes highly specialized cardiovascular and/or radiologic equipment and techniques to perform a diverse range of diagnostic, interventional, and/or surgical procedures in accordance with established scope of practice guidelines. Conducts post-procedure reviews to confirm that all required elements are completed, documented, and that technical quality is consistent with established department protocols. Transfers images and data to appropriate archival systems, enters technical data/findings, and prepares studies for reporting by a physician. Performs operator-level quality control checks, cleaning, high-level disinfecting, and other user maintenance per manufacturer instructions and regulatory guidelines. Participates in continuing education, professional development, and research activities to maintain competencies and promote continuous improvements in care and treatments. Proficient in surgery as well as X-ray. Must be able to float to the operating room during the night shift due to no full-time staff in surgery on nights. Comfortable communicating with surgeons. O-arm experience is a plus. Floating to surgery occurs about once during the week for emergent cases. Otherwise, duties will involve performing portable and room X-rays. Based on specific assignments, skill in applying principles of cardiovascular and/or radiologic technology, medical imaging, medical terminology, positioning of patients, and medical ethics is required. Ability to work as part of a team, follow instructions, and consistently report to work as scheduled is essential. Must be sensitive to patients' physical and psychological needs. Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes is necessary. Ability to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations is essential. Exercise discretion in handling confidential information while demonstrating sound judgment. Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations. Must possess the ability to understand various operations, policies, and procedures. Ability to work and communicate with staff, patients, and families in a professional, courteous, compassionate, and cooperative manner is necessary. Must display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Ability to work with minimum supervision and demonstrate attention to detail is required. Core knowledge and understanding of normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology, cardiovascular and/or radiologic technologies, and terminology associated with the primary specialty is essential. Ability and skill to apply core-level primary specialty theory, practices, and techniques are required.