Job Description & Responsibilities:
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations. Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles. Knowledge of coding classification systems, DRG and APC systems, official coding guidelines and coding compliance. Knowledge of an electronic medical record and imaging systems preferred. Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. Proficiency with electronic encoder application preferred. Extensive PC knowledge - must be able to work effectively in common office software, coding software and abstracting systems. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Interacts and communicates effectively with members of the coding team and the appropriate stakeholders. Participates and provides good feedback during coding section meetings and coding education inservices as well as takes initiative to assist others and shares knowledge with the appropriate stakeholders. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responds promptly to internal and external customer requests. Responds promptly and appropriately to requests to code or review coded accounts for accuracy. Initiates queries with physicians to obtain or clarify diagnoses and/or procedures as appropriate, utilizing the established physician query process.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION: Associate’s degree or higher in a CAHIIM accredited program or additional two years of experience (in addition to the minimum experience requirements listed below) in lieu of degree. EXPERIENCE: One year of relevant inpatient coding experience or successful completion of the Houston Methodist Coding Apprentice Program or Outpatient to Inpatient Coder Transition Program. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Required Must have one of the following: • RHIT - Certified Health Information Technician (AHIMA) • RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator (AHIMA) • CCS - Certified Coding Specialist (AHIMA).
How To Apply:
Salary:
Depending on Experience
Contact:
Employer: Houston Methodist
Location: Remote GA
Link: https://www.houstonmethodistcareers.org/job/115956/inpatient-coder-him-medical-records-corporate/