Coding Externship (Remote)- Unpaid in Enola, PA

Coding Externship (Remote)- Unpaid - Post Acute Medical - Enola, PA - work from home job
Company: Post Acute Medical
Job description: Description :

This PAM Health coding externship will provide opportunities to coding students who are searching to gain experience in a coding role. This opportunity will provide knowledge on how to perform effectively in a coding role and the abstraction of both inpatient and outpatient medical records in accordance with ICD-10-CM and CPT coding rules, guidelines, and conventions following hospital and PAM Health system procedures. The ICD-10-CM codes will accurately reflect the reason for admission, extent of care received, and level of severity of illness. * Externship Description:

• The PAM Health Coding Extern Program is a 90-day unpaid opportunity for coding students to work alongside other coders to gain hands-on experience with the medical coding process.
• After completion of 90-days, the extern may be eligible to become a full-time employee at PAM Health. This is at the discretion of the leadership team.
• Externship Requirements:

• Coding extern candidates are required to have successfully completed courses provided by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
• All externs are required to meet the expectations of the attendance and performance measures.
• If at any time the leadership staff feels like an extern is not meeting these expectations, the continuation of the externship is at the discretion of the leadership staff.
• PAM Health Benefits:

• Externs are not eligible for benefits provided by PAM Health.
• PAM Health benefits will become available to the individual if they are hired as a full-time employee.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position requires prolonged periods of sitting with a light amount of physical work. May produce visual fatigue. Visual acuity must be accurate to read and interpret reports, data, etc. See attached Job Activity Requirements.
• Customer Service:

• Must possess interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills required for effective interaction with medical providers, case managers, and wound care managers.
• Must communicate frequently in a tactful and diplomatic manner with medical providers, case managers, and wound care managers including clear and concise querying.
• Must promote customer satisfaction by way of prompt and courteous service to internal and external customers.
• Promotes the Mission and Vision of PAM Health within the work environment and the community.
• Respects dignity and confidentiality by adherence to all applicable policies and procedures.
• Maintains the highest level of customer service via courtesy, compassion and positive communication.
• Health and Safety:

• Works in a manner that promotes safety; wears clothing appropriate to the performance of the job.
• Participates in OSHA required training.
• Follows universal precautions as appropriate for position; complies with Employee Health requirements for continued employment.
• Reports unsafe practices to management.
• Knows own role in case of an emergency.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: This individual spends almost 100% of his/her time in a well-lighted, well-ventilated and air-conditioned building.
• ORGANIZATIONAL DATA: This is a non-exempt position. It is supervised by the Corporate Coding Director. No formal line(s) of promotion exists.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skill required of personnel so classified. Coding Externship (Remote)- Unpaid - Post Acute Medical - Enola, PA - work from home job
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Location: Enola, PA Coding Externship (Remote)- Unpaid - Post Acute Medical - Enola, PA - work from home job
Job date: Fri, 30 Jun 2023 01:40:41 GMT
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