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.