Medical Coding Specialist/ QA

Surgical Notes is hiring a ASC Medical Coding Specialist/QA to assist with accurate and timely coding for our ambulatory surgical clients. The ideal candidate has excellent organizational skills, communication skills, with the desire and ability to learn quickly. Working as a part of the team to meet deadlines, but also being able to work independently is crucial to success in this position. Our organization prides itself on being built upon a set of strong core values. We are looking for a candidate who will actively exhibit these core values: Service Excellence, Transparency, Teamwork, Accountability, Hard work, and Positive Attitude.

External Title: Medical Coding Specialist/QA

Internal Title: IND Coding Individual Contributor III

Reports to: Manager, Coding Quality

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 specialised audit.
• Daily production coding based on department needs
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Role Information:

• Full-Time
• Hourly
• Non-Exempt
• Working within our business operating hours of India (IST)
• Eligible for Benefits
• Remote: The minimum bandwidth requirements are 2 Mbps upload and 2 Mbps download speeds. The recommended bandwidth requirements are 10 Mbps upload and 30 Mbps download speeds.

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
• 2 years of employment with Surgical Notes
• 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

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

Key Competencies:

1. Job Knowledge/Technical Knowledge
2. Quality Control
3. Organization
4. Technological aptitude
5. Time Attendance/ Dependability