Role Overview
With Kerala's service sector, remittance-backed, and tourism-driven economy expanding year on year, Kottayam has emerged as a key hiring location for Fresher Medical Coding professionals.
The position is based in Kottayam and includes structured training, on-the-job learning, and exposure to coding tools and workflow used by the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information and follow company policies on data handling.
- Assist in reviewing patient records, discharge summaries, and doctors’ notes as part of the coding process.
- Enter and update basic details in the coding system under the guidance of senior team members.
- Flag missing or unclear information from medical documents for clarification from the coding lead.
- Follow internal guidelines for handling records, naming files, and tracking assigned cases.
- Support daily productivity and quality targets by completing allocated trainee-level tasks on time.
Fresher Profile
- Genuine interest in medical coding and willingness to learn coding guidelines and basic healthcare terminology.
- Comfortable working on computers for long durations and following step-by-step processes.
- Ability to focus on accuracy and details while handling repetitive documentation-related work.
- Ready to work from the Kottayam office in regular or rotational shifts depending on project needs.
Growth and Benefits
- Structured classroom and on-the-job training to move from trainee level to independent coder role.
- Opportunity to work with experienced medical coding teams and learn practical coding workflows.
- Scope to grow into senior coder, quality analyst, or team lead roles with experience and performance.