Clinic Coder Certified, FT

Unity Health•Searcy, AR

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Assigns appropriate diagnostic code to patient charts and reports as assigned. Should have the ability to work under pressure and in conditions of frequent interruptions. Associate needs considerable initiative and judgment involved in collecting and analyzing medical record data. Works under the supervision of the Clinic Manager performing duties in an area where procedures are standardized, but where frequent independent decisions are required. Physical Effort: Works in a well-lighted, air conditioned office with interaction to medical care areas to acquire additional information. Work may require sitting for long periods of time; also bending, stooping and stretching for files and supplies. Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires manual dexterity, sufficient to operate a keyboard, type 50-60 wpms, operate a calculator, telephone, copier, and such other office equipment as necessary. Visional must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing must be within normal range for telephone contacts. It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for long periods of time and to work in an environment which can be very stressful.

Requirements

High school education with skill in using office machines (computer, copy machine, calculator, microfilming equipment, etc.)
Coding certification from an accredited school.
Minimum of 1 year experience coding health records
Must be capable of following verbal or written instructions.
Must be computer literate.
Excellent customer service/interpersonal communication skills.
Detail oriented.
Must be familiar with medical terminology
Able to follow basic coding guidelines with the ability to identify proper diagnostic and procedural phrases utilized by healthcare provider.
Should have knowledge of anatomy and physiology of human body in order to obtain proper ICD-9 and CPT codes.
Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association.
Must be able to communicate verbally and in written format with the Medical Staff, review organizations, managers and others as required.
Requires manual dexterity, sufficient to operate a keyboard, type 50-60 wpms, operate a calculator, telephone, copier, and such other office equipment as necessary.
Visional must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing must be within normal range for telephone contacts.