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Your experience matters

Canyon Vista Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Coder I joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

NOTE: This is an on-site role and is not open for remote work.

How you'll contribute

A Coder I who excels in this role:

• Applies the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to individual patient health information for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing.
• Assigns accurate ICD diagnosis codes, using compliant documentation.
• Assigns accurate CPT/HCPCS codes to records, using compliant documentation.
• Applies knowledge of Coding Guidelines to select the appropriate diagnosis code.
• Uses available research and reference tools to understand the disease process and diagnosis.
• Interprets physician documentation within the coding guidelines and obtains clarification from physicians regarding vague or ambiguous record documentation.
• Enhances coding knowledge and skills with continuing education activities as described in HIM.COD.003 policy and by reviewing pertinent literature.

What we're looking for

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required; Graduate of a Program in Discipline.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified Coder

Skills:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Schedule:

PRN (as needed)

This position does not have a set weekly schedule. You'll be called in to work when extra help is needed—such as covering for someone, handling busy periods, or filling gaps in the schedule. Hours can vary from week to week, and there's no guaranteed hours.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More about Canyon Vista

Canyon Vista Medical Center is a 106-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care for over 60 years. We are proud to serve our community with a Level III Trauma unit, Center of Excellence for Total Joint Replacement, Level I Nursery, American College of Radiology Accredited Facility, as well as many other state of the art services to ensure our patients are cared for.

Sierra Vista, Arizona is a flourishing city located 75 miles southeast of Tucson. Thanks to our year-round temperate climate, affordable housing, low cost of living, access to healthcare and education facilities, not to mention the breathtaking natural beauty of majestic mountain ranges and the San Pedro River and outdoor activities, Cochise County residents enjoy an excellent quality of life.

EEOC Statement:

Canyon Vista Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.