New York Facility in Need of Inpatient Travel Coders (3 seats available) - COMFORCE (New York, NY)

New York Facility in Need of Inpatient Travel Coders (3 seats available) Id :185430 Category :Coder Location/City :NY - New York Salary Range :1.00 - 1.00 per hour (USD Contract) Date Created :02/06/2013 Recruiter Name :House Tampa Recruiter Email :...@comforce.com NYC Hospital needs anInpatient Travel Coder with Teaching Hospital Experience to assist for 2-4 weeks onsite. Case Mix Includes:Cardiac, CABG, Vascular Surgery, Neuro Surgery, Ortho (Total Hips/Knees/Spines), Complex Surgeries, Chronic Cases, High Dollar Charts, Sepsis, Pneumonia, ICU, CCU, NICU, SICU, Moms/Babies, Sick Babies, Shootings/Stabbings Enjoy a Workstyle to Fit Your Lifestyle * Competitive Pay Rates * Free Travel and Accommodations * Wide Variety of Assignments to Choose From * Payroll Direct Deposit * Medical, Dental, Prescription Benefits * Bonuses * 401K Eligibility from Day One * Paid Time Off (PTO) * Coding Quality Support * Opportunities for Advancement and Much More Why Should You Choose COMFORCE? Over 40 years experience in the professional staffing and healthcare support industry has taught us how to serve you better. The continuous growth and success of COMFORCE, a national company, is based on our ability to serve our clients and valued employees like you. Weve put together a superior employment package that will reward you for your dedication and loyalty to COMFORCE Coding Services. Experience the Difference with COMFORCE As a COMFORCE contract coder, you are in high demand. Major hospital positions for experienced, credentialed coders are going unfilled creating a financial drain on the facility. Coding backlogs are increasingly creating a demand for accurate and experienced coders like you. COMFORCE provides excellent contract opportunities and benefits. The Excitement of a New Workstyle Now, you can enjoy more challenging assignments, professional growth and a break in your routine. With COMFORCE, youll receive the personalized commitment you deserve from a staff experienced in working with coding professionals just like yourself. Your staffing manager will make sure that your traveling/remote experience is rewarding professionally, personally and financially. Broaden Your Professional Horizons As a traveling/remote coding professional, you will have the opportunity to meet new people, to share ideas and get exposure to a variety of premier medical centers nationwide. Your Lifestyle Comes First! We wont assign and abandon you. Youll have a 24 hour 7 day a week access to your COMFORCE team. While youre working at the finest hospital and clinical environments in the nation, the COMFORCE team is only a phone call away. You can rest assured knowing that you will receive the support that you need and deserve. Stress-free Travel Arrangements Dealing with the increasing complexity of travel arrangements is our specialty. So, well handle all of the arrangements for you. COMFORCE has contracted with a nationally recognized travel company which will handle all of the arrangements. Rental car and hotel reservations will be made only with nationally recognized chains. Contracts Customized for You Because COMFORCE Coding Services contracts with the finest hospitals across the nation, we can offer assignments which will be an exact fit for your skills. We will provide you the opportunity to earn the income you desire while doing the work you enjoy. COMFORCE gives you the best of all worlds. You will be paid weekly by direct deposit of check. A complete orientation to COMFORCE Coding Services, as well as the facility to which you are being assigned, will be completed before you leave home. There are no unpleasant surprises. Hopefully there will be a lot of pleasant ones. Prerequisites: Education: - Must have successfully completed an approved coding program OR - Must be a graduate of a Health Information Management program. Experience: - Must have three years of coding experience in an acute care hospital environment. Experience must be specific to the area of placement i.e. inpatient coding, outpatient surgical coding or observation coding. Equivalent Education and/or Experience: - May have an equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of specific education and/or experience as stated above. Certification/Registration/Licensure: - Must be certified through the American Health Information Management Association as one of the following: - Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT) - Registered Health Information Management Administrator (RHIA) - Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based (CCS-P) OR - Must be certified through the American Association of Procedural Coders as one of the following: - Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) - Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Skills or Special Abilities: - Must be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of coding and abstracting skills. - Must score a minimum of 80% on a pre-employment coding test. - Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of reimbursement (Medicare and Medicaid) principles. - Must have extensive knowledge of medical terminology, the human disease process, anatomy and physiology. - Must be able to demonstrate good organizational and leadership skills. - Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. - Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of computer software applications including MS Office. Education: - Must have successfully completed an approved coding program OR - Must be a graduate of a Health Information Management program. Experience: - Must have three years of coding experience in an acute care hospital environment. Experience must be specific to the area of placement i.e. inpatient coding, outpatient surgical coding or observation coding. Equivalent Education and/or Experience: - May have an equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of specific education and/or experience as stated above. Certification/Registration/Licensure: - Must be certified through the American Health Information Management Association as one of the following: - Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT) - Registered Health Information Management Administrator (RHIA) - Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based (CCS-P) OR - Must be certified through the American Association of Procedural Coders as one of the following: - Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) - Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Skills or Special Abilities: - Must be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of coding and abstracting skills. - Must score a minimum of 80% on a pre-employment coding test. - Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of reimbursement (Medicare and Medicaid) principles. - Must have extensive knowledge of medical terminology, the human disease process, anatomy and physiology. - Must be able to demonstrate good organizational and leadership skills. - Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. - Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of computer software applications including MS Office.

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