Job Description

Health Information Management Coder Inpatient

POSITION PURPOSE

Employees in this position code inpatient records.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

High School or Equivalent (GED) Associates Degree in HIT preferred

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

1-3 years Coding experience preferred

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) certified.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

Ability to read, write, hear, speak, and comprehend the English language. Ability to re-organize work, re-prioritize tasks, and perform multi-tasks in a changing environment. Ability to pay attention to detail. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Ability to accurately relay information and communicate in a tactful and courteous manner with co-workers, clinical staff, non-clinical staff, patients, and visitors. Proficient computer and keyboarding skills and experience using Microsoft Office products. Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and pathophysiology. Knowledge of International Classification of Disease (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). Knowledge of MS-DRG classification system.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

After 6 months of experience, codes 2 Inpatient records per hour. #J-18808-Ljbffr Froedtert South, Inc.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Work at office,

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