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Patient Care Technician - Emergency - Full-time Nights (1845-0715)

PIH Health

Patient Care Technician - Emergency - Full-time Nights (1845-0715)

Whittier, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Hospital - Whittier, PIH Health Hospital - Downey and PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, 27 outpatient medical locations, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is recognized by Watson Health as one of the nation’s Top Hospitals, and College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. PIH Health is certified as a Great Place to Work TM. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

     

    The CERTIFIED CODER is responsible for all group practice coding activities.  This includes responding to physician questions, analyzing coding trends, providing physician and staff training, completing chart audits, reviewing documentation requirements, and reviewing encounter forms for current codes.

    Required Skills

    • Must possess strong interpersonal skills and have excellent verbal and written communication, problem solving and decision-making skills to interact with physicians, office staff and managers. 
    • Familiarity with computers, coding software and general principles of medical record documentation is preferred.
    • Must possess knowledge and expertise in coding services, procedures and diagnoses for physician practices. 
    • Must have knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 coding and medical terminology.

     

    Required Experience

    • THE CERTIFIED CODER MUST POSSESS CURRENT CERTIFICATION BY EITHER THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PROFESSIONAL CODERS OR AMERICAN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION. 
    • MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF TWO (2) YEARS OF CODING EXPERIENCE.
    • Must maintain yearly certification renewal and continuing education requirements. 
    • Must possess knowledge and expertise in coding services, procedures and diagnoses for physician practices. 
    • Candidate must have a valid California driver’s license and liability insurance for travel to satellite offices.

      

     

    Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package.  We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce.   EOE M/F/D/V

  • Qualifications
    • Must possess strong interpersonal skills and have excellent verbal and written communication, problem solving and decision-making skills to interact with physicians, office staff and managers. 
    • Familiarity with computers, coding software and general principles of medical record documentation is preferred.
    • Must possess knowledge and expertise in coding services, procedures and diagnoses for physician practices. 
    • Must have knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 coding and medical terminology.