Certified Coder

Dr. Jitesh Patel started Advanced with one goal in mind – to do the right thing. We aim to continue that mission here every day. We know that our employees are what makes the difference in the care of our patients – and we always put our employees and our patients first.

Come work with a purpose and with colleagues who care about you. Grow to your full potential and enjoy the reward of providing compassionate and personalized healthcare.

What we offer:

• A great place to work
• Dedicated to work life balance
  • Great hours Monday-Friday (NO nights, NO weekends, NO holidays)
  • Paid time off that increases with tenure
• Committed to growth and development:
  • Education programs that include tuition, certification and license reimbursement
  • Cross training programs for OR RNs and Medical Assistants
• Passionate about our employees:
  • Employee appreciation and years of service programs
  • Health, dental, vision, life, disability and 401(k)
  • 8 weeks paid maternity/new mother’s leave program
• All over Metro Atlanta With 15 locations in metro Atlanta, we are sure to have something close to home

Who you are:

• Driven by a desire to make a difference.
• Passionate for providing superior healthcare
• Committed to serving our patients
• Dedicated to teamwork
• Positive, Innovative, and Resourceful

MISSION

The Certified Coder is responsible for extracting CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS codes from the provider’s documentation to be entered in the Electronic Medical Record system and appropriate forms, while working closely with providers to ensure accuracy.

OUTCOMES

• Holds self accountable to meet deadlines designed to drive overall productivity and exceptional patient care.
• Able to manage complex and sometimes contradictory information, while effectively translating physicians’ reports, and executing high level understanding of current coding guidelines, medical terminology, and surgical techniques.
• Actively seeks resources to independently advance coding skills.
• Able to consistently provide accurate coding for high volume E/M visits, while communicating effectively with the medical team.
• Willing to learn and adopt new responsibilities based on shifting demands of the organization.

COMPETENCIES

Job Related Competencies:

1. Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
2. Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
3. Resourcefulness: Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
4. Drive Results: Consistently achieving result, even under tough circumstances.
5. Situational Adaptability: Adapting demeanor and approach in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Cultural Competencies:

Advanced Values:

1. People
   • Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
2. Heart
   • Patient Focus: Building strong patient relationships and delivering patient centric solutions
3. Service
   • Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
4. Excellence
   • Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful

Behaviors:

1. Being Resilient:
   1. Rebounding from setback and adversity when facing difficult situations
2. Self-Development:
   • Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development challenges
3. Optimizes Work Processes:
   • Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
4. Professional Communication:
   • Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences, while maintaining a professional appearance and tone

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Previous, Job Relevant Work Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in coding, including E/M coding

Credentials/Licensures:

• Current Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous, Job Relevant Work Experience:

• Previous experience in Urology/Gynecology field
• Working knowledge of eClinical system
• Fluent in E/M coding

Credentials/Licensures

• Current Urology Coding Certification (CUC)
• Current Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)