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Fulltime Optum Medical Coding Jobs in Rhode Island

Photon

React Developer_Woonsocket, RI

Providence, RI

$103K - $120K/yr

Optimize applications for performance using techniques like lazy loading, code splitting, and ... Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off ...

Guill Tool & Engineering

CNC Lathe Machinist

West Warwick, RI · On-site

$21.25 - $27.25/hr

Writing and editing of programs in G-code, mazatrol, and conversational controls. * Lathe ... Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time asis for any employer. Hourly Rate:

Guill Tool & Engineering

CNC Lathe Machinist

West Warwick, RI · On-site

$21.25 - $27.25/hr

Writing and editing of programs in G-code, mazatrol, and conversational controls. * Lathe ... Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time asis for any employer. Hourly Rate:

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What is the difference between Fulltime Optum Medical Coding vs Medical Billing Specialist?

AspectFulltime Optum Medical CodingMedical Billing Specialist
CertificationsCertified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Associate (CCA)Generally no coding certifications required, focus on billing and claims processing
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, remote or onsite coding departmentsMedical offices, billing companies, remote or onsite billing departments
Job FocusAssigning accurate medical codes for diagnoses and proceduresPreparing and submitting insurance claims, managing billing processes
Industry UsageWidely used in healthcare organizations, insurance companiesCommon in healthcare practices, billing companies, insurance providers

Fulltime Optum Medical Coding involves assigning precise medical codes based on patient records, requiring coding certifications. Medical Billing Specialists focus on submitting claims and managing payments, often with less emphasis on coding certifications. Both roles are essential in healthcare revenue cycle management but differ in daily tasks and certification requirements.

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Immunohematology Reference Laboratory Technologist

Rhode Island Blood Center

Providence, RI

$33 - $36/hr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Responsibilities

Position Summary

This position reports to the Laboratory Operations Manager and the Director of Laboratory Services and/or the Supervisor(s) of the Reference. To assure good customer service and timely performance of testing for our clients and patients, it is necessary for employees to be trained to perform duties in more than one laboratory.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Resolve routine to complex serological problems of patients requiring transfusion therapy and inform hospital technologists, supervisors or physicians of results by telephone. Prepare patient consultation reports including transfusion recommendations /suggestions sent to hospital blood bank supervisors and Medical Director. Coordinate with blood bank supervisors, Medical Director and private physicians to provide the safest blood products for patients with red cell / antibody problems. Provide antigen negative blood from RIBC's liquid or frozen inventory or from the American Rare Donor Program. Maintain rare donor inventories and rare and unusual donor/blood through coding and classification to maximize the effective use of rare and unusual blood types. Procure and maintain rare red blood cells and rare antisera inventories for use in testing. Maintain inventories of reagent antisera and laboratory supplies. Freeze and maintain rare red cells stored in liquid nitrogen. Maintain, test, evaluate and QC reagents and equipment. Assist in planning long-term capital equipment needs. Participate in rotating on-call (weekends, holidays, evenings, and nights) for consultation, patient work-ups, antigen negative unit selection or screening for transfusion problems. Keep current on Transfusion Medicine procedures and research and participate in educational programs such as lectures, seminars, and workshops. Perform and supervise performance of Competency Testing and Proficiency Testing Surveys as assigned by Supervisor. Maintain all files, records and forms pertaining to patient and donor testing in accordance with RIBC policies and appropriate regulatory requirements. Instruction of rotating technologists, pathology residents and hematology-oncology fellows, SBB students.

Qualifications

Education:

MT/MLS, CLS, BB or SBB required.

Experience:

2 years blood banking experience in a transfusion center or blood center reference laboratory preferred.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook.

Schedule: Full time, Mon. through Fri. - 2nd shift 

Proposed rate of pay: $33.00 - $36.00 per hr.

Overview

Founded in 1979, Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC) has served Rhode Island and the New England area for more than 45 years, delivering more than 90,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 50+ hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. RIBC is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans 17+ states and delivers one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe's Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. RIBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit ribc.org. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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