Health Information Coder II – Health Information – F/T Days

Updated: Jan 28, 2024
Location: Anaheim
Job Type:
Department: Health Information

UC Title: HEALTH INFO CODER 2

Position Number: 40885849

Reports to: Manager, Coding

Working Title: Health Information Coder II

Cost Center: Health Information (428701) 

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

FLSA: Nonexempt

Date Created: 1/17/2024

Job Code: 004734

Hours: 40

Shift: Not Applicable

FTE: 1

Position Summary: 

Reporting to the Assistant Director of HIM for Operations, the Coder II performs abstracting and coding, using ICD-9 CM and CPT, on all outpatient visits (including ED, Ambulatory Surgery and clinic visits) at UCI Medical Center.  Accounts are coded utilizing the 3M encoder and SMS/Invision computer systems for coding and data entry.  Additional duties include preparing and compiling daily, weekly and monthly production reports, participating in departmental PI projects, and performing related duties as assigned to meet operational needs.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our: 

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php ) and 

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits ). 

Salary Range: 

Hourly Rate  Minimum   $41.91                  Midpoint              $48.61               Maximum $55.30

Required Qualifications:

Credentialed as CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or CPC-H

Minimum one year of acute hospital coding experience

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT codes

Skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of the job duties

Skill to effectively assign codes

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, disease process and medical terminology

Ability to work independently and be a self starter

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Preferred Qualifications: 

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php  

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. 

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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