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South Peninsula Hospital

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South Peninsula Hospital, Homer, Alaska, United States, 99603

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4300 Bartlett St, Homer, AK, 99603, USA Join a mission-driven team at South Peninsula Hospital where your expertise in medical coding directly contributes to high-quality patient care and accurate health data management.

HIGHLIGHTS: Work in a dynamic, supportive healthcare environment with a focus on coding accuracy, compliance, and meaningful contributions to community health outcomes. Community-Centric:

Pairing small town values with industry-leading standards, South Peninsula Hospital values and invests in our staff and deeply cares about our patients. Benefits:

South Peninsula Hospital provides a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance with up to a $2000 HRA and generous PTO. Loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement programs are available.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: Review and analyze medical records for outpatient, inpatient, and Long Term Care services. Assign accurate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPC II, and CPT codes in compliance with all coding guidelines. Ensure coding supports quality metrics, audits, and reimbursement standards. Maintain compliance with SPH, state, and federal regulations. Complete coding within required timeframes to support timely billing and data reporting.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: Associate of Applied Science degree or AHIMA independent study program preferred. AAPC or AHIMA coding certification required. Minimum of five (5) years coding experience in an acute care hospital setting. Strong knowledge of inpatient and outpatient coding systems across various specialties. Proficient in using word processing, spreadsheets, and coding-related software. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong multitasking and organizational abilities. Physical requirement: Must be able to sit for extended periods and use a computer throughout the workday.

ENVIRONMENT: South Peninsula Hospital is a 50-bed acute and long-term care facility located at the southern end of Alaskas Kenai Peninsula, offering a close-knit, purpose-driven work culture. The Health Information Management (HIM) department plays a critical role in supporting clinical care through accurate documentation and data integrity. This position requires strict confidentiality and attention to detail in a quiet, office-like setting. Hazard Note:

While risk of physical injury is minimal, there is prolonged screen time and potential ergonomic strain from extended computer use.

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Work, play, and live in beautiful Homer, Alaska, on stunning Kachemak Bay! Wonderful quality of life in Homer – friendly people, quality public schools, comprehensive health and wellness care, a vibrant art community, amazing restaurants and world class recreational opportunities – hiking, fishing (salmon, halibut and more!), kayaking, boating, sightseeing and much more!

South Peninsula Hospital (SPH) is the healthcare provider of choice, with a dynamic and dedicated team committed to service excellence. SPH has been three times named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital out of more than 1,300 critical access hospitals nationwide, based on the iVantage Health Analytic's Hospital Strength survey.

SPH, located in the heart of Homer, Alaska, is a 22-bed Acute Care, 9-bed Emergency Department, 3 room Labor and Delivery, critical access hospital with an attached 28-bed Long Term Care facility. Our staff of over 500 uses state-of-the art technology and equipment to provide services to our rural community of over 15,000 residents. Homer is located on the Kenai Peninsula, and about a four hour drive to Anchorage.

We offer excellent benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, $2,000 annual Health Reimbursement Account, 403b retirement plan, $500 annual Health & Wellness reimbursement, generous paid time off/vacation time, student loan assistance, tuition reimbursement, and a relocation bonus!

Apply today at

https://jobs.sphosp.org/jobs . If you have any questions, please call our Human Resources Department at 907-235-0950 or email

jobs@sphosp.org .