Medical Coding Specialist/QA

Surgical Notes, a Surgical Information Systems company, is hiring for a Medical Coding Specialist/QA in our Noida office to provide accurate and timely coding for our ambulatory surgical clients. The ideal candidate has excellent organizational skills, communication skills, and has the desire and ability to learn quickly. Will work both independently and as part of a team to meet crucial deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular audits of medical coding work to ensure accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines, regulations, and organizational policies
• Provide constructive feedback to lead/trainer based on audit findings.
• Collaborate with coding trainers and lead to address training needs identified during QA audits
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of QA audits and feedback
• Provide other services as needed to assist in effective operations of the compliance program
• Communicate QA findings and trends to relevant stakeholders
• Have a pro-active and positive approach when working with clients to identify areas where further work may be required, for example training or more specialized audit.
• Daily production coding based on department needs
• Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
• Remote: if working remote the recommended bandwidth requirements are 10 Mbps upload and 30 Mbps download speeds.

Job Requirements:

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Education:

• Must pass an assessment to demonstrate skills and abilities
• Graduate in any discipline
• Coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA (CPC, COC, RHIT, CCS, etc., no apprentice designation accepted at this time)
• 4+ years Ambulatory Surgical Center coding experience
• Experience working in an Ancillary/Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to assume new tasks or assignments as needed
• Strong attention to detail and speed while working within tight deadlines
• Exceptional ability to follow oral and written instructions
• A high degree of flexibility and professionalism
• Excellent organizational skills
• Outstanding communications skills; both verbal and written
• Must have a dedicated home office with reliable high-speed internet if working remotethis position is ideally based in the Noida office

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Education:

• Associate degree in healthcare related field
• Experience working in an Ancillary/Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills in Excel, Outlook, and Teams

Physical Demands:

• Sitting and typing for an extended period of time
• Reading from a computer screen for an extended period of time
• Speaking and listening on a telephone
• Working independently
• Frequent use of a computer and other office equipment
• Work environment of a traditional fast-paced and deadline-oriented office