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Universal Health Services
life insurance, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Richmond
Aug 28, 2026
Responsibilities

Medical Records Coder (RHIT Registered Health Information Technician; CPC Certified Professional Coder; or CCS Certified Coding Specialist required)- Richmond, VA

Horizon Health Corporation is seeking a Medical Records Coder for our brand new Crisis Receiving Center with 24 chairs in Richmond, VA. Accurately assigns diagnostic and procedural codes in a timely manner for all inpatient and partial patient charts. Updates/enters computerized patient abstract in the MS4 system. Assumes responsibility for preparing charts for quarterly audit. Backs up Supervisor as needed. Attends corporate coding training sessions. Primarily responsible for charting Discharge Summaries when they print off and filing the charts in the Perm Room if they are complete. Assists Records Technician in assembling charts when that task is backed up. Assists in picking up discharged charts and faxing the COCs each morning. Files charts in the Perm Room. This position requires critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Must be able to possibly work on a weekend due to an absence in the department. Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities:

  • Coding Inpatient Charts
  • Coding Outpatient Chart
  • Charting Discharge Summaries
  • Picking up discharged charts/faxing COC's
  • Filing charts on the doctors' shelves
  • Filing charts in Perm Room
  • Assembling charts
  • Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position

Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Long and Short-term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Career development opportunities within the company
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work every day!

For more information on this position, email Oscar Hernandez, Horizon Health Corporation, Senior Executive Recruiter at Oscar.Hernandez2@horizonhealth.com


Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Associate degree required
  • 1-3 years of related work experience required
  • Psychiatric inpatient hospital coding experience required
  • RHIT Registered Health Information Technician; CPC Certified Professional Coder; or CCS Certified Coding Specialist required
  • Must be proficient in ICD-10 -CM and CPT coding and DRG optimization
  • Competent in writing a proper coding query.
  • Capable of using an encoder
  • Medical Terminology
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Problem solving/critical thinking skills
  • Experience with Microsoft Software

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During 2024, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and in 2023, listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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