HIM Coder Outpatient II
- POSITION PURPOSE
- Employees in this position code observation patient and same-day patient records.
- MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
- High School or Equivalent (GED)
- Associates Degree in HIT preferred
- MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- 1 year Coding experience preferred
- LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) eligible or certified.
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Ability to read, write, hear, speak, and comprehend the English language.
- Ability to re-organize work, re-prioritize tasks, and perform multi-tasks in a changing environment.
- Ability to pay attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Ability to accurately relay information and communicate in a tactful and courteous manner with co-workers, clinical staff, non-clinical staff, patients, and visitors.
- Proficient computer and keyboarding skills and experience using Microsoft Office products.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and pathophysiology.
- Knowledge of International Classification of Disease (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT).
- PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- After 6 months of experience, codes 2 Observation or 3 Same Day Surgery records per hour.
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