Coding Technician
Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) is seeking a Coding Technician within our Hospital Coding Department - someone who leads with skill, compassion, and a drive to positively impact every patient and family we serve.
Position Details
- Status: Full-time
- Work Shift: Days
- Hours: 40 Hours/Week
What Your Day Looks Like: The Hospital Coding Department provides concise and accurate coding of patient encounters for appropriate reimbursement and statistical purposes.
As a Coding Technician, you will be:
- Performing diagnostic/procedural coding functions of the organization
- Coding final diagnoses and procedures for inpatient and/or outpatient admissions
- Performing abstracting procedures for inpatient and/or outpatient records within three (3) days of service date or patient discharge
- Maintaining coding productivity average at targeted level
- Maintaining competence in computer applications, including Encoder, Grouper, and other software/hardware equipment related to coding
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of an approved Health Information Management/Technology program preferred
- Experience: 3 years of direct coding experience preferred
- Skills: Medical terminology, attention to detail, communication
- Licensure/Certification: Certification through RHIA, RHIT, or CCS
- Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for prolonged periods to perform work at a computer
Benefits That Support You
- Competitive wages, annual merit increases, employee wellness program
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: CMH benefits.
Why CMH?
CMH includes 34 primary and specialty clinics, six long‑term care facilities, and one residential care facility. We provide acute care, emergency services, ambulatory care, surgical services, pharmacies, walk‑in clinics, addiction recovery, therapies, and more - all grounded in exceptional, community‑focused healthcare.
- CMH is a three-time recipient of the Missouri Quality Award
- 2025 Chest Pain-MI Platinum Award
- Springfield Business Journal awards include multiple years as an Economic Impact Award nominee and being honored in the Dynamic Dozen for being one of the top 12 fastest-growing companies in Southwest Missouri
- Click here to see the full list of awards for CMH!
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Recruiter Contact
Kelly Fender