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+ JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

+ Job Summary :

+ Codes and abstracts outpatient medical records in accordance with established coding conventions and guidelines.

+ Education :

+ Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management (HIM) or Coding, preferred. Position requires formal working knowledge equivalent to a two or four year degree in HIM or Coding.

+ Registration/Certification/Licensure :

+ AHIMA Certifications (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P) or AAPC Certifications (CPC, CPC-H) required upon hire/transfer or within 12 months of hire/transfer.

+ Experience :

+ 1+ years outpatient facility coding or related experience.

+ Familiarity with Meditech and 3M Coding and Reimbursement System, preferred.

+ 360 Encompass experience, a plus.

+ Other Requirements :

+ Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.

+ Comprehensive knowledge of Pathophysiology, disease processes, Pharmacology and Medical Terminology.

+ Ability to effectively communicate with clinical and non-clinical staff, both verbally and in writing.

+ Knowledge of HIM workflow.

+ Ability to complete and submit physician queries as appropriate.

+ Effectively communicates with clinical and non-clinical staff, both verbally and in writing, by implementing organization-wide communication techniques as a daily practice.

+ Demonstrated proficiency of computer skills necessary to effectively complete position requirements.

+ Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks producing quality work that is timely.