Back to search
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Graduate of Medical Records technology program
Experience/Skills
- Prior experience in a Medical Records department.
- ICD-10-CM;Â ICD-10-PCS and CPT-4 coding skills
- Typing and computer experience
- Knowledge of coding guidelines and practices
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to:
- use designated reference materials
- use encoder computer for coding and other specified equipment
- work independently with minimal supervision
- work under pressure with time constraints
- concentrate
Required Licenses/Certifications
- Certification in Coding that could include CCA, CPC, RCCA or CCS
Â
Working Conditions
- Clean, well-lit working environment
Â
ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES
Behavioral Expectations
- Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations
Quality
- Codes and abstracts all patient types assigned in accordance with work standards/policies
- Contacts physicians upon receipt of charts requiring additional information or when explanation, clarifications, or diagnosis is required for coding
Â
Quantity
- Codes all charts within five days of discharge per work standards/policies
- Maintains a 95% compliance rate
- Keeps Accounts Receivable Days (A/R) below 3.5 days per month to meet departmental goal
Â
Other Duties
- Answers telephone courteously as needed
- Performs other duties assigned by the HIM Director
- Performs duties with little or no supervision
- Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency and safety of the HIM Department
- Maintains confidentiality according to Sullivan County Community Hospital and HIM Department policies
Full Time/Day Shift
80 hours/Bi-weekly
Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site
