Coder | Full-Time

North Canyon Medical Center, Inc. • Gooding, ID

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About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director of the Health Information department, this person is responsible for assigning diagnostic and procedural International Classification of Diseases (ICD) 10, Clinical Modification (CM) classification codes for inpatient/outpatient and Ambulatory surgeries, determines Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) assignments for selected cases, and analyzes medical records for quantitative and qualitative standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability and willingness to demonstrate and maintain competency as required for job title and the unit/area(s) of assignment
• Excellent communication skills to include oral and written comprehension/expression
• Ability and willingness to work with patients’ growth and development needs particularly related to the age of patients in the unit/area(s) of assignment
• Ability to manage a challenging work environment related to changing patient needs
• Maintain a high level of customer service, being aware of both internal and external customers and meeting their needs and expectations
• Ability and willingness to exhibit behaviors consistent with standards for performance improvement and organizational values (e.g., efficiency & financial responsibility, safety, partnership & service, teamwork, compassion, integrity, and trust & respect)
• Ability and willingness to exhibit behaviors consistent with principles for service excellence

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology preferred

Responsibilities

• Assigning diagnostic and procedural International Classification of Diseases (ICD) 10, Clinical Modification (CM) classification codes for inpatient/outpatient and Ambulatory surgeries
• Determines Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) assignments for selected cases
• Analyzes medical records for quantitative and qualitative standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED