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How much do entry level risk adjustment coder jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level risk adjustment coder in Honolulu, HI is $27.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $34.18 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Entry Level Risk Adjustment Coder job?

An Entry Level Risk Adjustment Coder reviews medical records to identify and assign accurate diagnosis codes for risk adjustment purposes. Their work ensures healthcare organizations receive appropriate reimbursement based on patient health conditions. They typically use ICD-10-CM codes and follow guidelines from CMS and other regulatory bodies. This role requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of medical terminology, and an understanding of risk adjustment models. Entry-level coders may work in various healthcare settings, including insurance companies, hospitals, or coding firms.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Entry Level Risk Adjustment Coder position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level Risk Adjustment Coder, you need a strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and ICD-10-CM coding guidelines, typically supported by completion of a coding training program or relevant coursework. Familiarity with coding software, electronic medical records (EMR) systems, and coding certification such as CPC or CRC is often preferred. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are essential soft skills for this role. These skills and qualifications ensure the accurate coding of diagnoses for risk adjustment, compliance with regulations, and contribute to optimal healthcare reimbursement.

What does a typical workday look like for an entry level risk adjustment coder?

A typical day for an entry level risk adjustment coder involves reviewing patient medical records to identify and assign appropriate diagnostic codes based on clinical documentation. You’ll use specialized coding software and electronic health record systems to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal guidelines. Collaboration with senior coders, team leads, and occasionally clinicians is common when clarification or additional documentation is needed. Most entry level coders work in an office or remote environment and spend much of their day analyzing records, updating databases, and participating in training sessions to stay current on coding updates.

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OPERATING ROOM NURSE - FULL TIME

Surgicare of Hawaii, Inc.

Honolulu, HI • On-site

$36.75 - $50/hr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Position Title: Operating Room Nurse/ Registered Nurse
Facility Department: Clinical Department
Position Summary: Under the direction of the Nursing Quality Manager, provides professional nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of patient care. Functions as an associate to the charge nurse and begins to assume charge nurse responsibilities.
Position reports to: Director of Nursing
Qualifications Requirements:
Minimum Education / Training / Licensure / Certifications:
  • Must meet education requirements for Hawaii state licensing.
  • Current Hawaii RN license.
  • Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification.

Minimum Experience:
  • Entry level.

Preferred Education / Training / Licensure / Certifications:
  • Two (2) years recent registered nurse experience in nursing area of specialty.

Preferred Experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to answer telephones courteously.
  • Ability to anticipate tasks and prioritize assignments.
  • Ability to identify medical history risk.
  • Ability to influence, education and negotiate.
  • Ability to maintain highly sensitive, confidential material.
  • Ability to read and maintain medical health records.
  • Ability to use echocardiogram (ECG) equipment and infusion pumps.
  • Knowledge of basic airway management and vital sign parameters.
  • Knowledge of facility protocols.
  • Knowledge of educational techniques.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Knowledge of nursing principles and standards of practice.
  • Knowledge of pharmacy, drug therapy and dosing.
  • Knowledge of physical disabilities and adaptive equipment.
  • Provides hospitable customer service.
  • Skill in professional development and supervision of others.
  • Skills to provide care appropriate to ages of patient served.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills.
  • Understands organizational and political structure of the system.
  • Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.

Working Conditions / Environment:
  • Exposed to variety of electro-mechanical hazards.
  • Exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes.
  • Handles absentee replacement on short notice.
  • Handles emergency or crisis situations.
  • May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases.
  • Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements.
  • Regularly exposed to risk of blood borne diseases.
  • Requires judgement/action that could result in death of a patient.
  • Subjected to varying and unpredictable situations.

Physical / Mental / Special Demands (Hidden)
Physical/Mental/ Special Demands
Infrequent (1-2%)
Occasional (3-33%)
Frequent (34-66%)
Constant (67-100%)
Sit
X
Stand
X
Walk
X
Lifting 50 lbs.
X
Carrying 50 lbs.
X
Pushing 50 lbs.
X
Pulling 50 lbs.
X
Kneeling
X
Squatting
X
Bending
X
Stooping
X
Climbing
X
Twisting
X
Reaching overhead
X
Foot controls
X
Fine dexterity
X
Repetitive work- hand/arms
X
Repetitive work- foot/leg
X
Required Protective Equipment
  • Eye Protection
  • Face Protection
  • Gown.
  • Head Covering.
  • Mask.
  • Non-Sterile Medical Gloves.
  • Sterile Medical Gloves.

Patient Care Services
  • Adapts care and treatment to reflect age specific needs of patient, cultural values of patient, personal needs of patient, psycho-social needs of patient, religious belief of patient, legal wishes of patient.

Age of Patients Served Population
Provides Care
Pediatric (6 months-18 years)
X
Adult (18 years-65 years plus)
X
N/A
X
Description of OSHA Categories:
Category I
Tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues
Category II
Tasks involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but employment may require.
Performing unplanned Category I tasks.
Category III
Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue, and Category I tasks are not a condition of employment
OSHA Category:
  • Category I

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES
Essential Functions
  • Provides direct patient care; evaluates outcomes; consults with inter-disciplinary team members as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
  • Writes and assesses patient medical history and patients' condition.
  • Assist physicians and aids as needed in times of crisis.
  • Assists physician with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.
  • Cooperates with other personnel to achieve objectives and maintain good employee relations.
  • Demonstrates sensitivity to patients' comfort and privacy.
  • Discusses the use of medication and instructs patients to read labels and educate themselves about medications.
  • Administers medications according to scope of practice and state law.
  • Ensures accurate maintenance and confidentiality of patients' medical records.
  • Provides patient advocacy.
  • Responds to code calls and directs codes with physicians.
  • Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients.
  • Demonstrates competency in area of specialization.

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  • Understands and models Surgicare of Hawaii's mission, vision and values.
  • Reviews department operations manual to ensure compliance and applicable Joint Commission standards, federal and state regulations, accepted Standards of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program. Complies with all Surgicare of Hawaii's policies, procedures, employee handbook and Standards of Conduct.
  • Promotes excellence in customer/patient relations with all encounters.
  • Adheres to safety policies and maintains a clean and safe environment for patients and co-workers.
  • Participates in departmental and organizational quality improvement efforts.

Other Functions:
  • Attends meetings as required.
  • Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs. Current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
  • Strive to provide continuous improvement.
  • Financially responsible in the workplace.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.