Medical Records Coder

Salary : $72,873.31 - $88,577.93 Annually
Location : Martinez, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: VNTA-2026B
Department: Health Services - Only
Opening Date: 09/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 3R

The Position
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The Medical Records Coder is responsible for ensuring accurate coding, auditing, validation, and adjudication of medical claims. This position plays a critical role in maintaining claims payment accuracy, supporting system integrity, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
We are looking for someone who is:

• Detail Oriented. You will be responsible for accurately coding and abstracting sensitive information
• A strong communicator. You must communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• A team player. You will be expected to work both independently and as part of a team
• Dependable. You will be responsible for day-to-day assignments, staying updated about all regulation changes, and participating in on-going training

What you will typically be responsible for at CCHP:

• Researching coding issues, guidelines, and reimbursement methodologies
• Auditing medical claims for coding accuracy and payment discrepancies
• Identifying potential Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA), including inappropriate coding
• Reviewing and validating provider contract configurations, reimbursement methodologies, fee schedule updates and coding changes
• Collaborating with IT and operational teams to resolve coding, reimbursement, and claims processing issues
• Supporting internal and external audits by providing coding expertise, documentation, and guidance

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will be a part of a strong and supportive leadership team
• You will have room to grow with possible advancement opportunities
• Your work will directly benefit revenue to allow more services and programs for our community
• Excellent employee benefits and retirement!

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• Constant changes in rules and regulations may be challenging
• Approval processes may slow down the workflow
• Problem-solving issues may be complex and involve multiple stakeholders

Competencies Required:

• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Interpersonal Savvy: Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations

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The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications

Certification Required: Possess and maintain a valid Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist - Physician based (CCS-P) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

OR

Certification Required: Possess and maintain a valid Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or Certified Professional Coder-Associate (CPC-A), or Certified Professional Coder-Hospital- Associate (CPC-H-A) or Certified Professional Coder-Payer- Associate (CPC-P-A), or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) certification issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders.

OR

Certification Required: Possess and maintain a valid certification: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Outpatient Coder-Hospital (COC), or Certified Professional Coder-Payer (CPC-P) issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders.

OR

Certification Required: Possess and maintain a valid Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) Certification issued by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) AND six (6) months of experience (or its equivalent) abstracting and coding medical data in a hospital setting, medical office, outpatient clinic or managed care organization (i.e., HMO).

Applicants are required to attach a copy of their certification(s) to their application.
Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with medical claims, reimbursement, and payment methodologies.
• Experience identifying Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) through coding review, documentation analysis, and claims auditing.
• Ability to analyze documentation, resolve coding discrepancies, and apply coding guidelines.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and staying current with coding, reimbursement, and healthcare regulatory changes.

Selection Process

1. Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
2. Training and Experience Evaluation: At the time of filing, candidates will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire, which will be used for the training and experience evaluation. Candidates that clearly meet the minimum qualifications, as described above, will have their training and experience responses evaluated. The questionnaire is designed to measure candidate's relevant education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the Medical Records Coder classification. (Weighted 100%).

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at Exams@cchealth.org. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs' applicant support team for assistance at +1-855-524-5627.


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The purpose of this questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their experience, education, and training to assist Human Resources staff in assessing each applicant's qualifications. Your responses to the questionnaire will be used to better understand your relevant experience, education, and training to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the recruitment process. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating "see attached application or see resume."

• I understand

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I possess the following valid certifications: Please select ALL that apply

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Certified Coding Specialist - Physician based (CCS-P) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification issued by the American Health Information ManagementAssociation (AHIMA)
• Certified Professional Coder-Associate (CPC-A) certification issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders
• Certified Professional Coder-Hospital- Associate (CPC-H-A) certification issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders
• Certified Professional Coder-Payer- Associate (CPC-P-A) certification issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders
• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) certification issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders
• Certified Outpatient Coder-Hospital (COC) certification issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders
• Certified Professional Coder-Payer (CPC-P) certification issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification issued by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) AND have six (6) months of experience abstracting and coding medical data in an hospital setting, medical office, outpatient clinic or managed care organization (i.e. HMO)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification issued by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) AND have six (6) months of experience abstracting and coding medical data in an hospital setting, medical office, outpatient clinic or managed care organization (i.e. HMO)
• Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification issued by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) AND have six (6) months of experience abstracting and coding medical data in an hospital setting, medical office, outpatient clinic or managed care organization (i.e. HMO)
• I do not possess any of the above certifications

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I have attached a copy of my certification(s) to my application

• Yes
• No

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TYPES OF EMPLOYMENT: Indicate the types of employment you desire. Your name will be referred only to those you check.

• Permanent Full-Time
• Permanent Part-Time
• Permanent Intermittent - Any position which requires the services of an incumbent for an indefinite period, but on an intermittent basis, as needed, paid on an hourly basis.
• Temporary Employment - Any employment in the Merit System which will require the services of an incumbent for a limited period of time, paid on an hourly basis, not in an allocated position or in permanent status.
• All Types of Employment

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How many years of full-time experience do you have abstracting and coding medical data in a hospital setting, medical office, outpatient clinic or managed care organization (i.e. HMO)?

• I do not have any experience as described