Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack Meridian Health

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Rheumatologist

Freehold, NJ · On-site

$217K/yr

... Hackensack Meridian Health & Wellness Center at Freehold and inpatient service at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team committed to delivering ...

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Hackensack Meridian Health Jobs Information

What is it like to work at Hackensack Meridian Health?

Hackensack Meridian Health is a patient-centered organization that prioritizes teamwork, compassion, and innovation in its work environment. The company operates a network of hospitals, medical groups, and health centers, offering a diverse range of career opportunities in various medical specialties and administrative fields. Working at Hackensack Meridian Health may appeal to candidates who are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to the advancement of healthcare in their community.

Do workers at Hackensack Meridian Health get paid breaks?

No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
73% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 150 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Does Hackensack Meridian Health pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
82% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 172 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

At Hackensack Meridian Health, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
72% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 174 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Hackensack Meridian Health?

Most people who work part-time can get health insurance.
91% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can get health insurance
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Hackensack Meridian Health?

Most people who work part-time get paid time off.
67% of people who work part-time say they get paid time off
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from Hackensack Meridian Health affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
94% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 160 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Hackensack Meridian Health?

Most people get paid time off work.
97% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
  • 16% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 14% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 11% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 59% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers at Hackensack Meridian Health worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
91% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 97 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do Hackensack Meridian Health workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
35% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it for Hackensack Meridian Health workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
67% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Hackensack Meridian Health?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
71% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 149 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do Hackensack Meridian Health managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
85% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 96 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do jobs at Hackensack Meridian Health spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
15% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 94 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Hackensack Meridian Health?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
81% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 168 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is a Hackensack Meridian Health job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
94% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Is working at Hackensack Meridian Health good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
81% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Hackensack Meridian Health feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 169 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Hackensack Meridian Health get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
69% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 155 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Hackensack Meridian Health?

Most people feel stressed out here.
74% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 181 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Hackensack Meridian Health enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
83% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 160 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Hackensack Meridian Health recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
58% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Hackensack Meridian Health?

Most people got enough training when they started.
81% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 175 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Hackensack Meridian Health?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 46% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 167 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people think Hackensack Meridian Health’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
81% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 167 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Hackensack Meridian Health is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
37% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 163 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Infographic showing various Inpatient Coder job openings at Hackensack Meridian Health in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 22% As Needed, 50% Full Time, and 28% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.
Coding Quality Auditor

Coding Quality Auditor

Hackensack Meridian Health

Neptune, NJ • On-site

$97K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago


Hackensack Meridian Health rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 358 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

131st of 884 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.
At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Coding Quality Auditor is responsible for monitoring compliance with applicable clinical documentation to support coding and billing regulations to insure appropriate reimbursement and to support public reporting and various initiatives as directed by Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) Network.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Coding Quality Auditor at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
  • Reviews Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) assignment for selected Medicare/Medicaid inpatients, Hospital-acquired condition (HAC), Patient Safety Indicators (PSI) and Healthgrade target diagnoses, mortalities and dual diagnosis (dx) for principal diagnosis (Pdx) for the purpose of reimbursement, research and statistics in compliance with federal regulations according to ICD-10 coding classification systems.
  • Addressing all edits, including but not limited to nosology, Exihauser, PSI, HAC, and others as needed based on quality indicator.
  • Analyzes physician documentation in the medical record for clinical correlation for coding accuracy and queries physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the medical record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.
  • Provides guidance on any changes made during their review to the Inpatient Coders by furnishing input as necessary in addition to education regarding applicable coding clinics or coding guidelines.
  • Apply reason/tracking code and rationale (if needed) in 3M as needed for DRG mismatches on Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) reviewed cases.
  • Provides guidance to the Clinical Documentation Specialists by furnishing input as necessary in addition to education regarding applicable coding clinics or coding guidelines.
  • Performs data analysis and statistical gathering on a monthly basis with regards to DRG, Public Reporting, HAC compliance which is then presented to the Chief Compliance Officer.
  • Makes recommendations on documentation improvement needs within the facility to improve patient care.
  • Applies Present On Admission (POA) indicators on all inpatient charts.
  • Brings identified concerns to the supervisor or department manager for resolution.
  • Enters data such as diagnosis and procedure codes and charts abstracted information for DRG assignments into the 3M coding computer system.
  • Assists and provides feedback to the Inpatient HIM Supervisor and Inpatient Coding Manager with education sessions for coding staff.
  • Assists in chart completion to ensure Discharged not final billed (DNFB) goals are met.
  • Assists in special projects when applicable such as in-house audits or audits pertaining to contract coders.
  • Creates spreadsheets and summary of findings.
  • Attends monthly coding in-services provided by the Inpatient Coding Educator.
  • Assists the coding staff when needed.
  • Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements, new technology and procedures as well as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved clinical trials.
  • Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines.
  • Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
  • Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
  • Associate's degree or higher or equivalent years of coding experience (2-4 years).
  • Minimum of 5 years of inpatient coding experience in a complex healthcare environment.
  • Minimum 2 years of quality improvement audit.
  • Experience and thorough knowledge of ICD-10 and DRG methodologies.
  • Knowledge of data reporting requirements and proficiency in computer skills.
  • Extensive knowledge in data collection and clinical coding reviews.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
  • Certified Coding Specialist.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Starting Minimum Rate
Minimum rate of $97,011.20 Annually
Job Posting Disclosure
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:
Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.
In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

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