• Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID
• Facility: Kootenai Health
• Department: Emergency Services - Abstractors
• Schedule/Shift/Hours: Full Time - Variable - Remote Eligible
• Category: Technical/Professional
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80 = 1.0

ED Charge Abstractor I

28129

Position Summary:

Participates in abstracting facility Evaluation and Management levels and charges in accordance to CMS and NCHS principles and conventions under the direct supervision of management.

Your location:

This position is US-Remote Eligible. Currently, Kootenai Health employees cannot be located in: California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington D.C., West Virginia, or Wyoming. This list is continuously evolving and may be updated.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews the medical record to ensure the clinical documentation supports all billed Emergency Department (ED) charges
• Works closely with management and/or seasoned staff in identifying the discrepancies in the ED documentation reporting findings
• Accurately abstracts records to capture charges per the department’s productivity and quality standards
• Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Works under general supervision
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1 year hospital experience required; 2 years’ preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT and E/M documentation
• Proficient computer skills
• Coding certification preferred

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to maintain a sitting position
• Typical equipment used in a clinical and office job
• Remote eligible

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer‑paid options for eligible full‑time employees, plus affordable plans for part‑time staff. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
• Retirement plans with pre‑tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Award‑winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• PerkSpot discounts providing access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
• And an employee referral bonus program

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Apply today!

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

1 year hospital experience required, 2 years preferred; knowledge of medical terminology, CPT and E/M documentation; proficient computer skills; coding certification preferred; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• abstracting medical records
• reviewing clinical documentation
• identifying documentation discrepancies

Job Details

• Category: Healthcare Services - Allied Health
• Seniority: Entry Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Idaho or California or Hawaii or Massachusetts or Minnesota or Montana or Nebraska or Nevada or New Hampshire or New Jersey or New Mexico or New York or North Dakota or Rhode Island or Vermont or Washington D.C. or West Virginia or Wyoming
• Languages: English

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan

About Kootenai Health

A healthcare organization serving patients in northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. — Industry: Healthcare