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UW Health

Medical Coding Specialist I

UW Health, Rockford, Illinois, United States, 61103

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Work Schedule 100% FTE, full-time. Day shift, 8-4:30 pm CST. Remote position.

Additional components of compensation may include

Evening, night, and weekend shift differential

Overtime

On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

Annual wellness reimbursement

Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!

Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

Strong shared governance structure

Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent and a graduate of or currently enrolled in a Medical Coding Program. In lieu of a Medical Coding education, an active coding certification is required. Required

Associate degree in a healthcare related field. Preferred

Work Experience

One year of progressive coding experience. Preferred

Experience using Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, Word). Required

Licenses & Certifications

Certification as Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder Apprentice (COC-A), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P), or a Certified Coding Associate (CCA) within one year of hire. Required

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA). Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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