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.
Location: Froedtert South, Inc. · MEDICAL RECORDS Schedule: Full-time, Varied, 80