Specialty Coder
One of St. Pauls most respected health care leaders, HealthEast Care System offers the very best in acute, primary and specialty care. Our four-hospital system is not only renowned for its innovative technologies and practices, but also for its compassionate team environment. Named as one of the Best Places to Work in Minnesota by The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal four years in a row, HealthEast is pleased to provide its employees with programs that promote work/life balance. We now invite accomplished candidates to apply for a challenging and rewarding opportunity and discover the many advantages of working for the HealthEast Care System.As the market leader in St. Paul, we are seeking 2 Specialty Coders to join our professional fee team. Still growing, our professional fee division currently supports 3 locations, 75+ providers, and staff. As our Coder, you will be primarily responsible for specialty procedural coding in the areas of cardiovascular surgery, vascular, cyber knife, oncology, and behavioral health. Specific duties include working closely with providers to provide coding education in group settings as well as 1 on 1 settings. This position works as part of an integrated team serving multiple sites and specialties. Qualifications include: current coding certification through AHIMA or AAPC; minimum of two years coding experience in cardiovascular surgery, vascular, cyber knife and oncology along with secondary experience with E&M coding in hospice, nephrology, stroke neurology, urology, behavioral health and internal medicine; strong communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to adapt to a changing and growing atmosphere; willingness to learn new skills and help in different ways; and the ability to transport oneself to and from multiple work locations. HealthEast Care System offers competitive salaries and generous benefits, including medical/dental/life, programs that enhance work/life balance and more.