Entry Level Medical Coder Jobs in Florence, MS (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $47,638.80 Annually
Location : 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9047-0731-20260811H
Department: 0731 - MISSISSIPPI VETERANS AFFAIRS
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $47,638.80
Agency Maximum Salary: $47,638.80
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 0-3 years of experience.
About the Agency: Mississippi Veteran Affairs mission is to honor veterans and their dependents through superior service, care, and assistance. For more information about the position, contact the Division of Human Resources at humanresources@msva.ms.gov
About the Position: This position is located at the Mississippi Veterans Affairs Main Office in Jackson, MS. This position is the entry-level of professional procurement work. Incumbents in this classification are responsible for all phases of a purchasing program and for retaining information for analyzing and preparing reports on current market prices. The work involves planning, developing, and maintaining modern, economical purchasing policies and procedures for the procurement of a wide variety and a large volume of materials, supplies, and equipment; and direction and analysis of contract proposals and negotiations and the review of a wide range of commodity items. The work also includes responsibility for investigation of current market prices and trends. Incumbents receive limited supervision from a supervisor/manager and may oversee work of lower-level procurement personnel. This position requires frequent travel as part of the job responsibilities, including traveling to all five-nursing homes , cemeteries, and other business-related destinations as needed. The desired candidate should possess knowledge of and/or experience with generally accepted technical, and administrative work in the acquisition, accountability, assignment, maintenance, and disposal of an extensive property inventory for an agency, department, or institution. Experience with verify purchases and receipt invoices; code materials, supplies and/or equipment for distribution, and designate disposal of damaged or excess property. The candidate should have experience in property audits, which includes physical identification, accurate location, correct description, and inventory reports involved in each audit. This position is the entry-level of professional procurement work. Incumbents in this classification are responsible for all phases of a purchasing program and for retaining information for analyzing and preparing reports on current market prices. The work involves planning, developing, and maintaining modern, economical purchasing policies and procedures for the procurement of a wide variety and a large volume of materials, supplies, and equipment; and direction and analysis of contract proposals and negotiations and the review of a wide range of commodity items. The work also includes responsibility for investigation of current market prices and trends. Incumbents receive limited supervision from a supervisor/manager and may oversee work of lower-level procurement personnel.
What you'll need to be Successful: Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Excellent customer service skills, strong attention to detail. Ability to work as part of a cohesive team.
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Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?

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