Do you absolutely love to be of service to others? Are you organized and detail-oriented? If so, the Medical Coder role could be a great fit for you. Our client is looking to fill several Entry Level Medical Coder positions to maintain patient care records by compiling, reviewing, and filing documentation of patient’s condition, treatment, and health outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains and contributes to patient care by organizing and maintaining patients’ medical records and health information.
- Communicates with patients, medical professionals, and insurance companies.
- Answers requests for information and documents.
- Performs clerical duties such as typing, filing, emailing, and proofreading as required.
- Updates and reviews medical records by reviewing information, notifying health care providers of record deficiencies, and tracking outstanding records.
- Categorizes diagnoses, treatments and conditions using standardized healthcare codes.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential and complying with privacy policies and regulations.
- Resolves medical record discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
- Updates medical history in a timely manner.
- Provides medical record information by answering questions and requesting info from patients, hospital staff, law firms, insurance companies, and government agencies.
- Other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.
Skills and Qualifications
- Strong organizational and office technology skills
- Exceptional bedside manners
- Proficient in medical terminology
- Comfortable in collaborating with healthcare professionals
- Ability to pay close attention to detail and accuracy of reports and data.
- Must be knowledgeable of multiple software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and the Internet.
- Must have a basic understanding of HIPAA regulations and compliance.
- Current Registered Health Information Administrator, Registered Health Information Technician, or Certified Coding Specialist or Certified Coding Associate credentials or eligible for same.
- Possesses skills in the ICD-10 and CPT coding systems
- Is knowledgeable about medical terminology, disease processes, and pharmacology.
- Exposure to previous physician based outpatient coding
- Good visual acuity
- Good communication skills
Education and Experience
- R.H.I.A.; R.H.I.T.; C.C.S.; C.C.A or CPC
- 2 years current coding experience