Medical Records Coding Manager jobs in Alaska

Overview

Location: Elmendorf, Alaska - Remote/Onsite

Pay rate: $24-$28/hr $4.57/hw

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday (8hrs each day) not to exceed 80 hours every two weeks.

Benefits: PTO, sick leave, holiday leave, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short Term Disability

Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) matching with employee participation in 401(K) plan

Qualifications

Education: An Associate’s degree or higher in Health Information Management OR A university certificate in medical coding OR At least 30 semester hours’ university/college credit that includes relevant coursework such as anatomy/physiology, medical terminology, health information management, and/or pharmacology OR Successful completion of an American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) coding certification preparation course for professional services or facility coding that includes medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, health information management concepts, and pharmacology.

Expereicen: MSS personnel in this position are required to possess a minimum of three (3) years of medical coding and/or auditing experience in two (2) or more medical, surgical and ancillary specialties within the past 10 years. A minimum of one (1) year of performance in the specialty is required to be qualifying

Certification: Outpatient Medical Coding - MSS personnel in this position are required to possess a current coding certification in good standing from EACH of the following categories: 

Professional Services Coding Certifications: The following are recognized professional certifications: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P).

Evaluation and Management (E&M) Auditor Certification: National Alliance of Medical Auditing Specialists (NAMAS) Certified Evaluation and Management Auditor (CEMA).

Coding Test - Contractor employees must achieve a minimum 70% passing score and the candidate’s score must be reported in the qualification documents by the Contractor. An incumbent employee who has previously passed a test approved by the AFMS MCPO may be exempted from this requirement.

AKAHI ASSOCIATES LLC

AKAHI Associates is a premier provider of healthcare workers to various military treatment facilities across the United States. With a corporate office in Honolulu, Hawaii and recruiting office in San Antonio, Texas we specialize in providing skilled, trained and highly successful healthcare workers, including RNs, CRNAs, Physicians, LPN/LVN, Licensed Social Workers, and many more. We have a strong focus on providing our government customers with quality and superior service. Akahi Associates is an equal opportunity employer and Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. For further information, please click the link below to view the EEO Is The Law poster. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Only qualified individuals who are being considered will be contacted for an interview.