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

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.

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