Health Information Management Coder Inpatient in Kenosha, Wisconsin

Health Information Management Coder Inpatient

POSITION PURPOSE
- Employees in this position code inpatient records.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
- High School or Equivalent (GED)
- Associates Degree in HIT preferred
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- 1-3 years
- Coding experience preferred
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) 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).
- Knowledge of MS-DRG classification system.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- After 6 months of experience, codes 2 Inpatient records per hour.