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Medical Coder and Data Management Associate

Physician Life Care Planning, LLC

Medical Coder and Data Management Associate

San Antonio, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Medical Coder and Data Management Associate

    Purpose of Job

    Medical Coder and Data Management Associates perform cost research at the direction of physicians. Activities may include sourcing information based upon CPT codes, sourcing costs for medications and durable medical equipment, researching medical billing codes, and researching scientific literature.

    To be considered, candidates must be ready to work in a fast-paced environment and be adept at multitasking and manage multiple projects at the same time. Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills, excellent proofreading skills, a good attitude, a strong work ethic, and a firm commitment to deadlines are prerequisite.

    Job Requirements

    Understanding medical procedures, and their differences

    Assigning appropriate codes to various types of treatments and procedures

    Making outbound telephone calls to location-specific vendors

    Managing and auditing data

    Utilizing data in arithmetic calculations

    Managing communication between physicians and other staff and experts

    Utilizing proprietary software

    Performing quality control and proofreading medical documents

    Other duties may be assigned as needed

    Minimum Requirements

    > 3 years’ experience working in a medical office/medical field or 1-year Coding and Billing experience

    Considerable knowledge of medical terminology, abbreviations, techniques, surgical procedures, anatomy and physiology, major disease processes and pharmacology

    Strong ability utilizing online search engines such as Google, to research various medical procedures, equipment and costs

    Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word

    Strong grammar skills

    Must be detail oriented and possess a strong ability to multitask on a continuous basis

    Manage up to 12-15 cases per week

    Typing 50 WPM (Typing test required)

    Strong professional written and verbal communication skills

    Ability to calculate basic arithmetic and fractions

    Ability to work with monetary values, weight and measurements, volumes and distances

    Working knowledge of medical codes, i.e. CPT, HCPCS, ICD-9/10 CM

    Preferred Requirements

    CBCS Certificate or equivalent

    Bachelor’s Degree in Anatomy, Biology or Chemistry

    Work Schedule

    5 day/40-hour work week, Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm

    Available to work overtime as needed

    Work Environment

    Physician Life Care Planning, LLC is an equal opportunity employer for qualified individuals with disabilities. The Company makes reasonable accommodations where appropriate in order for qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

    Confidentiality

    A Medical Coder and Data Management Associate must adhere to Federal HIPAA Regulations, and he/she must be willing to sign a Confidentiality Agreement.