Title: Sr. Specialty Physician Coder Location: Fountain Valley, CA / Predominantly Remote Department: Document Improvement Status: Full-Time Shift: Days (8hr) Pay Range*: $35.46/hr - $51.46/hr Position Summary Under the direction of the Coding Compliance Manager, the Senior Specialty Physician Coder reviews and analyzes specialty coding and billing for charge processing. The role is responsible for accurately coding office, hospital, and surgical procedures for reimbursement and ensuring compliant medical coding for inpatient and outpatient services, diagnostic tests, and other medical services. The coder serves as a point of contact for contract coders, maintains contract coding operations, ensures implementation of MemorialCare policies and procedures, and collaborates with the Coding Compliance Manager on discovered coding trends, irregularities and action items. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Proficient in Microsoft Office suite. Proficient in Epic software. Strong analytical skills. Strong critical thinking skills. Detail oriented. Ability to anticipate, research, and resolve problems; strong problem‑solving skills. Strong understanding of the healthcare revenue cycle. Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate information accurately and clearly. Ability to manage interpersonal relationships and effectively communicate with clinical partners and fellow business center teams. Ability to build and maintain positive provider relationships. Provide excellent customer service and address a moderate amount of incoming email and phone calls. Ability to train and mentor internal and external coding staff. Collaborative team player with the ability to adapt to the ever‑changing healthcare environment. Professional demeanor at all times. Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion. Maintain patient confidentiality. Maintain a safe and orderly work area. Strong work ethic, honest, and dependable. Strong personal time management skills. Be at work and be on time. Follow company policies, procedures and directives. Interact in a positive and constructive manner. Prioritize and multitask. *Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. Minimum Requirements Qualifications / Work Experience 5 years’ experience working in a hospital or physician’s office as a medical coder and interacting with physicians. 2 years’ experience as a specialty coder in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Interventional Radiology, Oncology/Chemotherapy/Infusion. Expert knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS. Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. Epic software experience is highly desired. Proficient Microsoft skills. Education / Licensure / Certification High School diploma or GED required. CPC, CCS, CPC, COC, CCC, CCVTC, CIRCC certification required. Specialty coding certification is highly desired. #J-18808-Ljbffr