Lead Certified Outpatient Hospital/Facility Coding Specialist

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team. Job Summary Responsible for primary diagnosis and procedural coding for designated ambulatory and hospital outpatient setting. Responsible for proficiently assigning proper and accurate medical codes for diagnosis, procedures, and services performed in an outpatient setting, such as but not limited to the following designated areas: emergency department, outpatient clinic, same day surgery, or diagnostic testing (radiology and laboratory). Typically reports to the Coding Manager. Job Description Minimum Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Associates degree in Health Information Management or any Healthcare Related Field preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or relevant Coding Certification(s) from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or Ame