HMC MEDICAL CODER (REQ 3298)

This HMC Medical Coder position is located in our Homer Medical Center.

Hours: 

This is a full-time benefited position, 40 hours per week, day shift.  This position is in-person, and has the potential to be a hybrid schedule (part remote, part in-person).

Starting Salary: 

$27.23 – $34.90/hr and up (rate of pay range quoted is for 0-20 years of experience, rate is higher with more years of experience, rate is higher with certification, PLUS shift differentials for evenings, nights and weekends)

What you'll do:

• Be responsible for reviewing, coding, and accurately assigning diagnosis and procedure codes to Homer Medical Center/ South Peninsula Hospital (HMC/SPH) super bills.
• Identify the appropriate codes to the highest specificity using appropriate coding guidelines, thus ensuring all coded records meet HMC/SPH, state and federal requirements.
• Perform coding in a timely and accurate manner to meet ethical standards, compliance audits, and for optimal reimbursement.

What you'll need:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Have an AAPC certification.
• One to two years experience in medical coding is preferred.
• The ability to maintain productivity through long periods working at a desk.
• Ten-key and excellent keyboard skills are preferred.
• Present a professional appearance, deal courteously and respectfully with patients, staff and Providers.
• Be able to perform work with attention to detail, be able to maintain accuracy, be able to maintain strict confidentiality, and be able to contribute to a pleasant, positive working environment.

What you'll get: 

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance,
• Up to $2,000 annual Health Reimbursement Account w/health insurance,
• Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation Time and Sick Time,
• 8 Paid Holidays Per Year,
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement - up to $400 per year,
• Annual Retention Bonus,
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match!
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance,
• Student Loan Forgiveness,
• Tuition Reimbursement, 
• Bereavement Leave - up to 40 hours,
• In-House Workout Facility and much more!

About Us:

South Peninsula Hospital is a 22 bed critical access hospital (CAH), with an attached 28 bed long term care facility, and a variety of clinics. We provide care close to home for the southern Kenai Peninsula. We have been three times named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital out of more than 1,300 critical access hospitals nationwide.

Homer, Alaska, is a seaside town nestled on the shores of beautiful Kachemak Bay, offering breathtaking views of glaciers, mountains and wildlife. Homer is on the road system, and a four to five hour drive from Anchorage. If you are looking for community, adventure, culture, scenery or solitude, you'll find all of that and more here!

Contact Us:

If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Tara Kain, HR Recruiter, in the Human Resources Department at South Peninsula Hospital, at 907-235-0950 or email tkain@sphosp.org.