HIM/MEDICAL RECORDS CODER

UHS • Louisville, KY

2h

About The Position

The Brook Hospital Dupont is hiring a full-time HIM Coder. The Coder accurately abstracts patient data into the computerized database in accordance with department policies and current diagnostic and clinical coding guidelines. The role monitors unbilled reports, maintains compliance with established turnaround times, and resolves technical coding and sequencing problems.

The Coder serves as an internal and external liaison and resource to ensure protected health information is received, maintained, and disclosed in compliance with the facility’s privacy practices. The position manages patient information related to treatment, payment, and organizational needs; assists the Director of HIM with daily departmental activities; processes information requests; maintains medical-record filing; retrieves records from storage; and scans records for retention. The Coder also assists HIM coworkers across medical-records functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to gain training through web-based programs.
• Computer experience, including but not limited to Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft applications.
• Excellent verbal communication skills when communicating with patients, coworkers, and visitors.
• Ability to actively participate in a treatment-team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Health Information Management (HIM) preferred.
• One year of inpatient coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately abstract patient data into the computerized database according to department policies and current diagnostic and clinical coding guidelines.
• Monitor unbilled reports and maintain compliance with established turnaround times.
• Resolve technical coding and sequencing problems as appropriate.
• Serve as an internal and external liaison and resource to ensure protected health information is received, maintained, and disclosed in compliance with facility privacy practices.
• Manage patient information related to treatment, payment, and organizational needs.
• Assist the Director of HIM with daily departmental activities.
• Process requests for information.
• Maintain medical-record filing, access records from storage, and scan records for retention.
• Assist HIM coworkers in all areas of medical records.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Free meals and parking.

What This Job Offers

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