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Fulltime Optum Medical Coding Jobs in Springfield, MO

Citizens Memorial

Coding Technician

Bolivar, MO · On-site

Status: Full-time * Work Shift: Days * Hours: 40 Hours/Week What Your Day Looks Like: The Hospital ... Skills: Medical terminology, attention to detail, communication * Licensure/Certification:

Citizens Memorial

Coding Technician

Bolivar, MO · On-site

Status: Full-time * Work Shift: Days * Hours: 40 Hours/Week What Your Day Looks Like: The Hospital ... Skills: Medical terminology, attention to detail, communication * Licensure/Certification:

Citizens Memorial

Coding Technician

Bolivar, MO · On-site

Status: Full-time * Work Shift: Days * Hours: 40 Hours/Week What Your Day Looks Like: The Hospital ... Skills: Medical terminology, attention to detail, communication * Licensure/Certification:

UnitedHealth Group

Hospice Social Worker

Springfield, MO · On-site

$59K - $89K/yr

As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best ... As the Social Worker, provides medical social services under the direction of a physician and ...

UnitedHealth Group

Hospice Social Worker

Springfield, MO · On-site

$59K - $89K/yr

As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best ... As the Social Worker, provides medical social services under the direction of a physician and ...

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How much do fulltime optum medical coding jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for fulltime optum medical coding in Springfield, MO is $23.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.66 and $26.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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Infographic showing various Fulltime Optum Medical Coding job openings in Springfield, MO as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% Locum Tenens, 1% Internship, 82% Full Time, and 13% Part Time. Highlights an 60% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 39% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,865 per year, or $24 per hour.

Coding Technician

Citizens Memorial

Bolivar, MO • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Citizens Memorial Hospital rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

750th of 1,064 rated hospitals

Job description

Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH)  is seeking a Coding Technician within our Hospital Coding Department — someone who leads with skill, compassion, and a drive to positively impact every patient and family we serve. 

Position Details 

  • Status: Full-time
  • Work Shift: Days
  • Hours: 40 Hours/Week

What Your Day Looks Like: The Hospital Coding Department provides concise and accurate coding of patient encounters for appropriate reimbursement and statistical purposes.

As a Coding Technician, you will be:  

  • Performing diagnostic/procedural coding functions of the organization
  • Coding final diagnoses and procedures for inpatient and/or outpatient admissions
  • Performing abstracting procedures for inpatient and/or outpatient records within three (3) days of service date or patient discharge
  • Maintaining coding productivity average at targeted level
  • Maintaining competence in computer applications, including Encoder, Grouper, and other software/hardware equipment related to coding

Qualifications

  • Education: Graduate of an approved Health Information Management/Technology program preferred
  • Experience: 3 years of direct coding experience preferred
  • Skills: Medical terminology, attention to detail, communication
  • Licensure/Certification: Certification through RHIA, RHIT, or CCS
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for prolonged periods to perform work at a computer

Benefits That Support You 

  • Competitive wages, annual merit increases, employee wellness program 
  • For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: CMH benefits.

Why CMH? 

CMH includes 34 primary and specialty clinics, six longterm care facilities, and one residential care facility. We provide acute care, emergency services, ambulatory care, surgical services, pharmacies, walkin clinics, addiction recovery, therapies, and more — all grounded in exceptional, communityfocused healthcare. 

  • CMH is a three-time recipient of the Missouri Quality Award 
  • 2025 Chest Pain-MI Platinum Award 
  • Springfield Business Journal awards include multiple years as an Economic Impact Award nominee and being honored in the Dynamic Dozen for being one of the top 12 fastest-growing companies in Southwest Missouri 
  • Click here to see the full list of awards for CMH! 

Follow us on Facebook to discover more about life at CMH— the people, the culture, and the work that matters. https://www.facebook.com/CMHRecruiting 

Recruiter Contact 

Kelly Fender

Phone: 417-328-6251 

Email: kelly.fender@citizensmemorial.com

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