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UHS•North Charleston, SC

About The Position

Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health is recruiting a full-time Medical Records Specialist/Coder to support the medical records department through clerical, technical, and related support services. The position codes discharged patients’ accounts, prepares patient charts for discharge by assembling components in the correct order, and assigns and abstracts medical and consultant data. The work schedule is day shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience as a coder with Medical Records preferred.
Current CPC (Certified Professional Coder), CCA (Certified Coding Associate), or CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) certification required.
Typing, filing, record-keeping, and record-coding skills.
Work organization, prioritization, and time-management skills; sound judgment and decision-making skills.
Familiarity with medical terminology; familiarity with psychiatric terminology is helpful.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to follow instructions and work independently and productively under stress.
Knowledge of Health Information Management systems and operations; computer literacy and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain highly confidential information.
Knowledge of department and personnel policies.
Oral and written communication, organization, time-management, and interpersonal skills.
Understanding of and compliance with PLBH safety and loss-control policies.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as a coder with Medical Records is preferred.
Familiarity with psychiatric terminology is helpful.

Responsibilities

Code discharged patients’ accounts.
Prepare patient charts for discharge and assemble components in the correct order.
Assign and abstract medical and consultant data.