UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at the Divine Providence Campus in Williamsport is currently hiring a full-time Medical Oncology Coder. This position offers a consistent day shift schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, totaling 40 hours per week. The ideal candidate will hold a Certified Professional Coder (CPC). This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated oncology team and contribute to accurate, compliant coding that supports high-quality patient care.

This is a hybrid position. The initial phase of employment will require on-site work at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Williamsport, PA for several months. After this period, mandatory attendance for monthly meetings and other required on-site sessions will continue. Ideally, the candidate will work minimum one day per week in the office at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, with the remaining time remote.

Responsibilities:

Query physicians when documentation is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear to ensure accurate code assignment.

Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Track and report daily volumes and gross revenues.

Demonstrate SH Service Excellence behaviors---greet patients warmly, treat everyone with respect and dignity, and embody the principles of C.A.R.E.2.

Perform financial billing for professional, facility, and infusion services.

Assign and sequence infusion codes according to guidelines from the American Hospital Association and American Medical Association.

Review records and provide codes to support medical necessity for specific tests as requested by Finance.

Research pre-bill reports to correct or complete encounters and identify trends affecting billing completion.

Add appropriate billing codes to the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Take ownership of personal development and continuing education.

Audit EMR entries to ensure all charges are accurately captured.

Apply evidence-based practices to ensure quality and safety in daily work.

Identify and report inefficiencies, unsafe conditions, or potential errors.

Encourage patient and family involvement in safety-related processes.

Collaborate with colleagues to uphold high standards of quality and safety.

Report serious events or incidents in accordance with policy.

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience: 1 year of experience with Physician CPT and ICD-9 coding strongly preferred

Hematology and Oncology coding experience preferred

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) -- Required

Act 34 Clearance -- Required

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans.

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