Health Information Management Coder

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Responsible for assisting in day-to-day operations of the HIM Department. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answering phone calls; scanning documents; emptying binders

• Reviews medical documentation and reviews assigned medical codes.

• Tracking, processing, and evaluating requests for release of information (ROI).

• Demonstrates knowledge in HIPAA standards

• Demonstrates knowledge of existing and emerging requirements related to privacy and confidentiality of health information

• Follows all policies, protocols, and standards of the HIM process

• Demonstrates the ability to gather data, compile information for the preparation of reports

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required

• Coding Certification Required.

• Minimum one (1) year administrative experience preferred

• Previous experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.

• Ability to maintain information as highly confidential.

• Knowledge of applicable laws, standards, and regulations affecting health information systems, specifically in behavioral health service areas.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:

• Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.

• Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.

• Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.

• Vision: see details of objects at close range.

• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.

• Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.

• Lift up to (30) pounds, exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently.

Benefits

We proudly offer the following benefits available 1st of the month following just one month of employment:

• Competitive rates

• Tuition reimbursement

• Comprehensive package of benefits to include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life, Pet, Identity Theft Insurance

• 401k

• Generous paid time off

• Short Term and Long Term Disability