HireFT
Browse JobsHow it worksPricingAboutSuccess Stories
    Back to jobs
    ST

    St. Joseph's Health

    Healthcare

    Senior Certified Coder Abstractor

    Paterson, United StatesOn-SiteFull-timePosted 3w ago
    All St. Joseph's Health jobs

    Job description

    • Hourly Salary Range: 30.88 - 47.86

    The Certified Professional Coder (CPC) serves as liaison between the medical group and the external coding vendor. This role ensures consistent communication, accurate and compliant coding practices, timely issue resolution, and alignment with organizational policies and payer requirements. The Coding Liaison supports documentation integrity, monitors vendor performance, and acts as a subject matter expert for coding-related inquiries. This role works closely with providers, clinical staff, and revenue cycle teams to review medical records, validate documentation completeness, apply correct CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes, and educate providers on documentation best practices.

    Qualifications

    • Active AAPC certification (CPC®)
    • 3+ years of medical coding experience
    • Strong knowledge of: CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding guidelines, E/M coding (including 2021+ E/M guidelines if applicable),CMS and major payer regulations, Provider education and relationship management.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and encoder systems
    • Experience in hospital, multispecialty, or high-volume outpatient environments
    • Familiarity with auditing, compliance programs, and denial resolution
    • Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Administrative writing skills
    • Reporting skills
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Product Suite

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

    Open job posting
    ST

    About the company

    St. Joseph's Health

    St. Joseph's Health is a comprehensive health system providing a wide range of medical services and patient care.

    View all St. Joseph's Health jobs
    Industry
    Healthcare
    Open roles
    460

    Interested in this role?

    Apply with HireFT

    Free to start — no card required.

    Your fit

    How well do you match?

    Sign in to see how your résumé lines up with this role.