CODER (Per Diem) The Valley Health System

Responsibilities The Valley Health System has expanded into an integrated health network that serves more than two million people in Southern Nevada. Starting with Valley Hospital Medical Center in 1979, the Valley Health System has grown to include Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center, Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center, Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, Summerlin Hospital Medical Center and Henderson Hospital. Job Description: Responsible for preparing statistical reports, coding diseases and operations according to accepted classification systems and maintaining indices according to established policies and procedures. Qualifications Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Graduate as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) from an approved program by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)or the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Minimum of five (5) years direct work experience may be substituted for credentialing courses. Experience: Minimum 2 years experience. Credentialed and have the ability to code either OP/ER/ASC and/or Inpatient charts; or, no credentials but has the ability to code both Inpatient, Outpatient, ER & ASC charts proficiently. Other: Demonstrated knowledge of coding procedures, extensive reimbursement system knowledge, written and verbal communication skills. Candidate must possess knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. License/Certification: RHIT, RHIA, CCS or CPC preferred. Technical Skills: Computer proficiency, analytical skills, ICD 9-CM/CPT coding knowledge. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.