Medical Coder – Stony Brook Administrative Services – Commack, NY

• Qualifications:
• High School Diploma
• Medical Coding Certificate – CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) or CPC (Certified Professional Coder) certification is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• One year coding experience using ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCs or equivalency.
• Computer competency.
• Good math and effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical records and EHR required.
• Knowledge of Federal laws and regulations affecting coding requirements.
• Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of current coding.
• Knowledge of office practices, etc.
• Knowledge of billing practices.
• Knowledge of official coding conventions and rules established by the American Medical Association (AMA), and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• (CMS) for assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes.

In accordance with the New York State Department of Health (DOH) order that all hospitals and nursing homes “continuously require all covered personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.” Upon receipt of a conditional job offer, candidates who are not already vaccinated must obtain the first dose of the vaccine within three (3) calendar days of job offer and must obtain any subsequent doses in accordance with the vaccine protocol. The order allows for limited medical exemptions with reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable law.

Physical Demands:

Medical Receptionists must be able to sit for long periods of time, and must have manual dexterity to work computer systems and keyboard. It is reasonable to anticipate lifting 10 -15 pounds in any given day.