**Location:** Sioux Falls, SD **Worker Type:** Regular **Work Shift:** Day Shift (United States of America) Avera Heart Hospital, isn't just a place to work, it's a family. Our 650 employees are what make the difference in our care and why we are one of the only few hospitals out of 4,000 nationwide to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Be apart of something great! **Position Highlights** **Position Summary:** The Coder 1-Outpatient Analyst is responsible for the timely and accurate assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes for basic outpatient charts. Accurate abstracting, along with other reporting and editing functions, is also a major responsibility. The Coder will work to meet quality and production goals for the position, with occasional guidance from other professional staff. Position will work closely with, and be mentored by, other coding professional staff to ensure accurate coding assignment. **Work Schedule:** Forty hours per week, Monday through Friday. The hours per day may vary in order to accommodate the census needs of the facility. **Education/Experience:** + Bachelor Degree in Health Information Administration; or Associate Degree in Health Information Technology preferred. High school graduate or equivalent required. **Licensure/Certification:** If not certified or registered, the employee is required to obtain _one_ of the certifications below within 12 months of employment. (Preferred upon hire) (Ranked by preference) + American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)’s + Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) + Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) + Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) + Certified Coding Specialist (CCS-P) + Certified Coding Associate (CCA + American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)’s + Certified Professional Coder – Hospital (CPC-H) + Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) + Certified Professional Coder (CPC) At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward. The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444. Additional Notices: For TTY, dial 711 Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.