• Coding Specialist - Outpatient

    Calvert Memorial Hospital (Prince Frederick, MD)


    + 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.