Remote SDS/OBS Coder

Job Description & Requirements


Remote SDS/OBS Coder


StartDate: ASAP

Pay Rate: $28.00 - $38.00



POSITION: Remote Facility Ambulatory/Observation, ER, Inj/Inf, E/M Coder
DEPARTMENT: Health Information Management
START: ASAP.
END: 2/3/2025 
LOCATION: Remote

JOB DESCRIPTION: Under indirect supervision, is responsible for accurate coding of Ambulatory Surgery and Observation procedures, diagnoses and conditions, working from the appropriate documentation in the medical record. This SDS/OBS coder needs to be strong and current with coding guidelines is comfortable coding all types of surgeries including observations, etc.  All work is carried out in accordance with the rules, regulations and coding conventions of the American Hospital Association (Coding Clinic), ICD-10-CM, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Extensive knowledge of 3M basic encoder, McKesson OneContent and Paragon (Allscripts product) electronic health record is required. Must have a minimum 5yrs recent acute care SDS/OBS coding experience. Comfortable with hitting a 95% accuracy or better and hitting productivity standards. Knowledge of medical/surgical terminology.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum five (5) years facility SDS/OBS coding experience. 
• Experience with coding all types of Ambulatory Surgeries both complex and simple 
• Fulltime hours 40hrs a week 
• Highly preferred to have McKesson OneContent and Paragon experience. 
• Must have 3M experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must have a High School Diploma; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three (3-5) years RECENT FACILITY OUTPATIENT SDS/OBS hospital coding/billing and collection experience.• Proficient with OP Facility Coding Guidelines.
• Extensive knowledge ICD10PCS/CM coding principles.

# OF MONTHS: 3

SHIFT/HOURS: M-F 8am-5pm Central business hours OR work M-F business hours CST 9a-5p for training (min of 2wks for training), then she could possibly change her schedule to a 5a-2p EST or 6a-3p CST.

EXPECTED HOURS: 40 business hours CST HIGHLY preferred OR 1st 2wk - 9a-5p CST, 3rd wk & beyond - 6a-2p CST 

LICENSE/CREDENTIALS REQ: CCS preferred but will look at RHIT, RHIA

SYSTEMS: McKesson, OneContent, Paragon, 3M

NOTES: 

Standard Benefits: AMN Healthcare is a full-service strategic staffing organization providing healthcare and medical staffing solutions to our clients by providing the most qualified talent available within today's marketplace. Full-time employees enjoy access to a full cache of benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid continuing education time
• Paid holidays
• 401K retirement planning
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid Jury Duty

Job Benefits


Becoming an AMN Healthcare professional gives you the incredible opportunity to gain critical career experience, work with new people, and earn a highly competitive salary—but the perks don't stop there. There are many additional benefits to enjoy, including:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Earned time off and paid holidays
• Paid continuing education time
• 401(K) retirement planning
• Short-term disability, life insurance, paid jury duty
• Access to the largest network of facilities and providers in the country
• Industry experienced workforce management team
• Licensure and certification reimbursement

About the Company


At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.