Medical Coder, Oncology

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. This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated oncology team and contribute to accurate, compliant coding that supports high-quality patient care. This position requires candidate to be a Certified Professional Coder (CPC). 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. +

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