CODING SPECIALIST - OUTPATIENT (REMOTE POSITION; DC, MD, VA ONLY!)

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JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

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Job Summary:

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

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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.

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Registration/Certification/Licensure:

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

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Experience:

• 1+ years outpatient facility coding or related experience.

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

• 360 Encompass experience, a plus.

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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.