Position Summary
Coder 4 is a member of the Health Information Management Team (HIM) responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of clinical coding. The role validates information in databases for outcome management and specialty registries across the entire integrated healthcare system.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Apply appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to individual patient health information records for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing.
Perform duties in alignment with Dignity Health mission and policies, as well as compliance with TJC, CMS, and other regulatory agencies.
Demonstrate analytical and critical‑thinking skills to solve coding challenges.
Excel in written and verbal communication, presenting ideas effectively across organizational levels.
Maintain working knowledge of functional relationships among departments within the healthcare environment.
Represent the position under SEIU Local 1107 and abide by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Minimum Job Requirements
Knowledge and application of ICD‑10‑CM, ICD‑10‑PCS, HCPCS, and CPT‑4 classification systems.
Familiarity with information privacy laws, access release of information, and release control technologies, plus hospital protocols and procedures.
Understanding of TJC, HIPAA, HCFA, Title 22, security principles guidelines, and standard healthcare practices.
Proficiency with personal computers, networks, Microsoft Office (including MS Word), and EMR systems.
Ability to pass a coding technical assessment.
Three years of relevant coding and abstracting experience or equivalent education and experience in an acute care hospital setting.
Minimum of three years of inpatient medical coding experience.
Current ICD‑10 coding experience and experience with DRG coding (one year waived for Dignity Health Coding Apprenticeship Program graduates).
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current coding credential from AHIMA or AAPC (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS‑P, CPC, or CPC‑H).
Preferred Qualifications
Three years of relevant coding and abstracting experience in an acute care hospital setting.
Minimum of three years of inpatient medical coding experience.
ICD‑10 coding experience and DRG coding experience.
Intermediate level of Microsoft Excel proficiency.
Location and General Information
Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican – Henderson, NV. The community’s only not‑for‑profit faith‑based healthcare system, guided by the vision and core values of the Adrian Dominican Sisters for more than 70 years.
Pay Range: $32.44 - $45.03 per hour.
Employment Details
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Health Care Provider
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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