Ortho Surgery Coder/Abstractor

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.

• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.

• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the coder/abstractor is to assure that complete and accurate data are collected and maintained for assigned data registry(s). The registry has proven to be a valuable tool for patient management (by triggering regular follow-up evaluation), as a means of providing quality assurance (by analyzing results of newly introduced techniques) and as an academic instrument for rigorous analysis of prospectively collected data (allowing reporting of successes and failures of surgical techniques, technologies and implants).

Qualifications

Requires a two-year college degree OR high school diploma or GED with two years of experience in a health-related field with a strong emphasis on anatomy, physiology and medical terminology. Ability to interpret the patient medical record is essential. Requires PC skills, both keyboarding and experience with computer applications. Must have good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to function independently, organize all aspects of a registry and keep activities on schedule. Attention to accuracy detail is required.Must be detail-oriented with good reasoning skills and sound judgment. Must have the ability to independently and as a team manage a varied workload of projects with multiple and competing priorities. Must have strong time management skills and be detail-oriented, self-motivated and productive with limited supervision.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$20.46 - $28.25 / hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday through Friday. No weekends. 8am to 5pm

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Kianne Hinkle

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.