Purposelink Recruitment
Des Moines, IA
Job Description Job Description Required Qualifications (Non‑Negotiable) U.S. citizenship Must reside within 50 miles of the nearest VA Medical Center Active credential from AHIMA (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS‑P, CCA, CDIP) or AAPC (CPC, CPC‑H, or successor) Completion of an accredited program in coding, HIM, or HIT Minimum 6–8 years of coding experience (outpatient or inpatient) This is significantly higher than typical requirements; 2–3 years does NOT qualify Current CEUs required to maintain credential Ability to pass a National Agency Check (NAC) , local file check, and obtain a PIV card Cannot be a current VA employee — federal conflict‑of‑interest restriction Preferred Qualifications Prior VA/VHA coding experience Surgical, anesthesia, or pathology coding experience History of tracking/reporting personal accuracy and productivity metrics Medical Records Technician (Coder) VA Central Iowa Health Care System (VACIHCS) – Des Moines,...