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Medical Records Coder

  • Syracuse
  • Management & Professional
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Apr 14 2026
  • Health Information Mgmt
  • State of New York
  • TH Medical Records Assistant 2, NSSL1
  • 89251
  • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
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Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Lead Coder, the Medical Records Coder analyzes, codes abstracts and assigns DRG's to hospital records for the purpose of reimbursement, research and compliance with regulatory agencies, using the ICD-10-CM/PCS classification system and CPT-4 procedural coding. Opportunity for remote work upon completion of training period.

Minimum Qualifications:

RHIT/RHIA or eligible required. Will also consider candidates enrolled in an accredited Health Information Management (HIM) program who have successfully completed anatomy, physiology and required coding courses as evidenced by an official transcript. RHIT/RHIA eligible candidates will be required to obtain certification within two years of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two or more years of coding experience preferred.

Work Days:

Monday - Friday

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

 

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.              

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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