Surgical Coder PRN - Remote Position (Must be FL Resident) - First Physicians Group (FPG)

Job Summary

Identifies and applies appropriate ICD-10 diagnostic and CPT procedural codes to individual patient health information for claims processing, data retrieval and analysis. Responsible for patient financial related activities, which includes accurate entry of insurance benefits, authorizations and other activities which ensures complete and accurate claims.

 

Required Qualifications

- Require a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a physician office.- Require a minimum of one (1) year of CPT and ICD physician coding experience.- Require Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P), or Certified General Surgery Coder (CGSC), or become certified within one (1) year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prefer a college degree.- Prefer demonstrated initiative and the ability to work in a self-directed environment.- Prefer Multi-Specialty coding experience.- Prefer basic knowledge of third party payers.- Prefer demonstrated ability to establish and maintain working relationships.- Prefer previous experience with medical terminology.- Prefer demonstrated basic accounting and math skills.- Prefer demonstrated computer, keyboard, and data input skills.- Prefer demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a high volume setting.- Prefer knowledge of electronic health records software and skill in all Microsoft office software programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Access).- Prefer demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.

Mandatory Education

HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate

Preferred Education

AD: Associate's Degree

Work Days/Shift/Start Time

PLEASE REVIEW: 

*Set pay rate of $25/hr. 

*PRN positions do not offer benefits or PTO time. 

*Remote position with flexible schedule. 

*Hours may vary but expecting to be 20+ hours/week. 

*Must be FL resident and able to do onboarding and orientation onsite at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.  May be additional on-site orientation and training in the department.