Salary: 23.25-34.87 USD

　　Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr

　　Shift: Shift 1

　　Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

　　Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

　　Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

　　Work Schedule: Days

　　Hours:

　　8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday thru Friday

　　Summary:

　　Codes homecare records for the purpose of accurate reimbursement, research, and compliance with regulatory agency mandates. Diagnoses are coded through review of all available documentation utilizing ICD-10 codes.

　　Responsibilities:

　　EDUCATION

　　B.S. in Health Information Management or AAS in Health Information Technology required. -OR as identified below:

　　Certification as an RHIA or RHIT. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) is preferred. Would also consider an RHIA or RHIT eligible candidate if enrolled in an HIT or HIM program and candidate has completed coding, medical terminology, anatomy & physiology; OR a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Medical Coder (CMC) with certification from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC); OR an experienced coder with the Certified Coder Specialist (CCS) credentials would also be considered

　　Successful certification within one (1) year of date of graduation (AHIMA or AAPC)

　　Candidates are required to take and successfully pass a CH coding test

　　Maintains credentials by meeting AHIMA/ AAPC continuing education requirementS

　　EXPERIENCE

　　6 months coding experience in a home care or acute care setting preferredKNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

　　Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology

　　Partner with and across Teams. Demonstrated ability to work closely with CH associates, medical staff, department managers

　　Superior written and interpersonal communication skills

　　Drive performance. Ambitious, takes prompt action for priorities, addresses challenges & opportunities

　　Possess skills related to organization and prioritization

　　Demonstrated proficiency with computers, software, hardware and technological advances

　　Problem Solving: Includes appropriate staff in problem solving, defining, and prioritizing

　　Excellent analytical skills

　　Mobilizer. Sets goals/expectations. Ability to meet deadlines consistently and generate reports

　　Change Driver. Welcomes improvement, open to new ideas of others, helps others embrace change and accepts suggestions for change from other team members. Embraces creative thinking, generates creative solutions

　　Ability to read medical record documents and utilize computer to enter diagnoses, procedures and patient data throughout the day

　　Ability and knowledge to code chart and/or query physician

　　WORKING CONDITIONS

　　Quiet, office work environment

　　REQNUMBER: 26298