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Leidos Military and Veterans Health Solutions is hiring a Clinical Informaticist / Clinical Coder to join the Operational Readiness Directorate at the Naval Health Research Center in San Diego, CA.
This role supports the Epidemiology and Data Management Support Department and focuses on clinical coding and data abstraction for research on the physical and mental health of military personnel. The position works closely with records management, information technology, and research teams to align clinical coding with research needs.
This is a full-time position in San Diego. The candidate must be within commuting distance and able to work on-site at the Naval Health Research Center as needed. On-site days may vary based on program and customer requirements. Work hours are 0700-1630.
Basic qualifications
- Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
- At least 6 years of relevant experience
- Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS)
- Experience reviewing and coding ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, AIS, ISS, and CPT
- Knowledge of military health issues, especially physical health and injury
- Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience facilitating clinical record analysis and classification
- Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to self-start, plan and prioritize tasks, demonstrate leadership, and work independently and in a team
- Ability to build cooperative professional working relationships with military leadership, team members, and internal/external collaborators
- Ability to manage multiple coding initiatives and reprioritize as needed
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET government security clearance
Preferred qualifications
- Nurse Informaticist Certification (NI-BC)
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
- Prior experience supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA) with access to EHR systems
- Active Secret Clearance
Competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement benefits.
Location
San Diego, California, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Senior
Salary Range
$73,450 - $132,775
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
2 weeks ago