Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director Medical Records, the Coder Tech is responsible for providing timely and accurate administrative and clinical data through the accurate assignment of ICD-9-CM and CPT codes, in compliance with regulations and requirements of the Federal Government, State licensing agencies and the hospital's policies and procedures, to support the hospital's management planning process and ensure appropriate reimbursement for Inpatient, Observation, Outpatient and Emergency Department services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Completion of a 4-year college curriculum In Health Information Management or a 2-year college curriculum in Health Information Technology meeting accreditation standards and holding a valid registration or accreditation  with the American Health Information Management Association.
• Must have a working knowledge of ICD-9-CM, CPT, UHDDS sequencing, and DRG and outpatient reimbursement schemes.
• Must be capable of working cooperatively in a team effort to accomplish hospital and departmental goals.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be discreet in the use and divulging of confidential information.
• Must have an understanding of the confidentiality of the nature of the work.
• Must be accurate in the performance of work.
• Must possess initiation, be analytical and be aware of the importance of position in record flow.
• Must be able to maintain good working relations and communication with the medical staff, nursing personnel, administration and other ancillary departments within the hospital.
• Must possess communication and organizational skills
• Must be able to demonstrate PC proficiency.
• Must possess strong customer service and team orientation skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure and strict deadlines.
• Must be able to accurately perform multiple tasks simultaneously and meet multiple demands
• Must be flexible in day-to-day actions and duties.

Required Length and Type of Experience

• Two (2) years of previous experience in a similar capacity preferred.
• Must be able to use a telephone effectively and receive or transmit messages clearly and accurately.
• Must have experience in the operation of a Personal Computer.
• Must be able to learn specialized software functions.
  

Required Licensure, Certification or Registry

• Accreditation with the American Health Information Management Association and/or other professional coding organizations; RHIA, RHIT or CCS. 
  

Required Physical and Environmental Demands

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. 
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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Benefits

Medical, Dental, Disability, Prescription, Vision, Life, Holidays, 403B, Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement