Visiting Nurses’s Association in Waterbury, Connecticut seeks 2 Coders for a local Home Care Agency. This is a full time, benefit eligible position. Hours are 10 am – 6 pm, Mon – Fri, but there may be some ability to flex times.
VNA, one of the oldest, largest, and most technologically advanced home care agencies in Central CT, has immediate job openings for 2 coders. These positions will provide coding and reimbursement data support to home care management teams in Waterbury CT. Identify and classify disease/procedures based on coding and reimbursement regulations.
This is a computer driven position and successful candidate must be detail oriented and have strong keyboard skills. This is a stationary position; person will be coding full time, so must have the ability to concentrate solely on coding assignments. This position will also help to implement the new ICD-10 codes.
Candidate Requirements:
-Candidates MUST be familiar with ICD-9 coding for hospital and/or home care, with coding for Medicare and Medicaid. Must have a minimum of 2 years coding experience.
-Homecare, hospital and/or Medicare coding experience strongly preferred. Strong computer experience required; coding in Allscripts is a plus.
-Accredited Records Technician (ART) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification is strongly preferred.
In lieu of certification, we will consider candidates with strong coding experience who are willing to complete their certification within 6 months of hire.
Application Process
To apply for this job please eMail your resume, including ref. code HIPjobs 6006 to –
M.Johnson
Or FAX your resume, including ref. code HIPjobs 6006 to (860) 493-5978.
EOE, M/F/D/V. VNA is a caring partner with St Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury and a partner in the Hartford HealthCare system.
Please visit us at:
VNA, Waterbury, CT
