Qualifications Education: High school education with skill in using office machines (computer, copy machine, calculator, microfilming equipment, etc.) and a coding certification from an accredited school. Training and Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience coding health records; must be capable of following verbal or written instructions. Will participate in ongoing education through workshops, in‑service programs, and updates from AFMC. Computer literacy. Excellent customer service/interpersonal communication skills. Detail oriented. Job Knowledge: Familiar with medical terminology, basic coding guidelines, ICD‑9 and CPT codes, anatomy and physiology, and the Standards of Ethical Coding of the AHIMA. Able to communicate verbally and in written format with medical staff, review organizations, managers, and others as required. Preferred Qualifications Medical Billing and ICD‑9 and CPT coding experience preferred. Safety Sensitive This position is classified as safety sensitive. Employees engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even with a valid card, will be excluded from employment in this position. Job Description Assigns appropriate diagnostic code to patient charts and reports as assigned. Should have the ability to work under pressure and in conditions of frequent interruptions. Associate needs considerable initiative and judgment involved in collecting and analyzing medical record data. Works under the supervision of the Clinic Manager in an area where procedures are standardized, but frequent independent decisions are required. Physical effort: Works in a well‑lit, air‑conditioned office with interaction to medical care areas. May require sitting for long periods, bending, stooping, stretching for files, occasionally lifting files or paper up to 30 pounds. Requires manual dexterity to operate keyboard (50–60 wpm), calculator, telephone, copier, and other office equipment. Visual acuity must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing within normal range. Requires viewing and typing on computer screens for long periods in a stressful environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr