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The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System- Medical Records Department is seeking to fill multiple Certified Medical Records Coder positions.

The incumbents will be responsible for performing advanced coding and abstracting of outpatient medical record entries according to the most current edition of International Classification of Diseases Clinical Modification System (ICD-CM) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT); performs other related duties as required.

The Certified Medical Records Coder - Outpatient classification performs coding and abstracting of a high volume of patient records in the Medical Records Department and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position.

Candidates with acute hospital experience are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be tested as part of the hiring process.

Work Schedule: 5/40, M-F, Day Shift (rotating holidays required)

Schedule & Availability: This position requires coverage on weekends, with two days off during the week. Please ensure you're comfortable with this schedule before applying.

This position requires new hires to work in the office for a minimum of 10 weeks. Following successful completion of this training period and based on performance, the department may allow a hybrid work schedule that includes a combination of in-office and remote work at the department's discretion. The incumbent must maintain productivity standards set by the department to be eligible for hybrid work.

Interested candidates must be able to work the following shifts: swing, weekends, and some holidays.

Important Requirement: To be considered for an interview, all candidates must upload a copy of their transcript(s), license(s), and/or certificate(s) as part of the application process.

Meet the Team! Riverside University Health System provides a wide range of primary and specialty care services across 13 Community Health Centers (CHCs) throughout Riverside County. As federally qualified health centers, the CHCs operate on a sliding fee scale to ensure that some of the county's most vulnerable populations receive the care they need.

Whether it's preventive care, chronic disease management, Express Care, Mobile Health, or integrated specialty and behavioral health services, our teams are made up of dedicated healthcare professionals who are passionate about making a difference.

If you're committed to delivering compassionate care and eager to join a team that truly values community, connection, and making a meaningful difference, RUHS is the place for you!

Learn more about our Community Health Centers by visiting www.ruhealth.org

Examples of Essential Duties

• Code medical record entries pertaining to diagnoses and procedures according to the most current edition of ICD-CM, and when applicable CPT; enter information into the designated computer system.

• Abstract patient information such as Admission, Discharge and Transfer (ADT), type of surgery, type of anesthesia, and attending physician.

• Query physicians when assistance is needed for proper identification of codes for diagnoses or procedures; communicate with physicians and others involved in the treatment of patients as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: One year of medical record coding experience in an acute care setting using ICD-CM and CPT coding, or outpatient, or Emergency Room coding. (Experience must have been within the last two years.)

Other Requirements

License/Certificate: Possession of current valid certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS); or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based (CCS-P); or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA); or a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) issued by American Health Information Management Association; or Certified Professional Coder (CPC); or Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders.

Knowledge of: ICD-CM and CPT classification coding systems; the fundamentals of anatomy, physiology and the study of diseases; standard clerical office procedures and equipment including Windows-based software use.

Ability to: Utilize the ICD-CM classification system to code medical record entries either by use of coding books or encoder product; abstract pertinent information from medical records; follow oral and written instructions; operate PC with Windows software, coding software and abstract package; effectively communicate technical information to medical and administrative personnel; maintain effective working relationships with others.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment.)

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.