Remote Apprentice Jobs in Huntington, WV (NOW HIRING)

At UK King's Daughters, we're not just a healthcare facility - we're a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We're more than just a place to work; we're a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.
Job Description:
Job Summary
Responsible for performing accurate and compliant billing and coding for multispecialty services. Ensures adherence to regulatory guidelines and maintains required credentials through ongoing education. Facilitates effective communication with diverse stakeholders and provides cross-coverage as needed. Supports revenue maximization and institutional goals by reviewing clinical documentation and identifying discrepancies for process improvement. Maintains high standards of quality, efficiency, and customer service in a remote work environment.
Essential Functions
• Reviews and abstracts medical record documentation for all patient types and services.
• Assigns accurate CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS codes and modifiers based on documentation.
• Ensures adherence to all regulatory coding and billing guidelines and organizational policies.
• Utilizes applicable software systems to complete coding, abstracting, and billing transactions.
• Reviews and corrects coding edits and resolves potential billing errors.
• Queries providers to clarify documentation and ensure coding accuracy.
• Maintains current knowledge of coding principles, guidelines, and compliance requirements.
• Participates in quality improvement, audits, and professional development activities.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with clinical staff, management, and team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirement
Bachelor's degree in health information management, healthcare administration, or a related field
Experience Requirement
0-2 years of experience in medical coding, health records management, or a relevant area
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Certifications & Licensures
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice (CPC-A), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
Working Conditions
A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 1. Never
E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 1. Never
G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Never
K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
L. Loud noises: 1. Never
M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never
N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never
O. Radiation: 1. Never
P. Burns: 1. Never
Q. Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never
R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never
S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never
U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A
Physical Demands
This position requires regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing or data entry); and occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Additional Job Descriptions
N/A
Department:
KDIP FAC Radiation Oncology
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Time Type:
Full time
Address:
706 23rd Street
City, State:
Ashland, Kentucky