HIM Lead/Coder for NHC Tullahoma
NHC Tullahoma is looking for a HIM (Medical Records) Lead/Coder to join our team! The position assists the Health Information Technician/Practitioner of the center with clerical and other duties established for the medical record keeping practices.
National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long‑term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well‑being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost‑effective health care services.
We are committed to encouraging innovation, improvement, teamwork, collaboration, honesty, and integrity. All NHC employees are partners in our mission to serve patients and communities.
For more information about us, visit nhccare.com/locations/Tullahoma.
Qualifications
Minimum of 1-3 years of previous experience working in the field of Health Information preferred.
Certification of CCS, CCA, or CPC-A preferred.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Ability to type and understand medical record systems, including filing. Comfortable using medical terminology, ICD‑10‑CM, coding principles, concurrent and discharge analysis procedures, scanning, and attention to detail.
Professionalism, neatness, accuracy, pleasant articulation, and cooperation with all staff.
Position Highlights
Determine upon admission of patients whether additional admission data is needed and obtain missing information.
Check the EHR quantitatively on admission and periodically (once per month minimum) to assure completeness, accuracy, and internal consistency.
Communicate with and assist the medical staff and affiliated health personnel in updating the EHR. Interact with other departments, physicians, administrators, and regional support staff.
Maintain flow of reports to the EHR – scan into.
QA all forms that are scanned into the EHR and update as needed.
Upon discharge, check records quantitatively to assure completeness and accuracy within thirty (30) days of the discharge or in accordance with state requirements.
Ensure that diagnoses have been listed according to ICD‑10‑CM.
Maintain overflow records as applicable.
Collect, collate, and maintain statistical data as needed.
Provide information for medical audits as instructed.
Maintain and control the release of information to authorized personnel as instructed by the Health Information Technician/Practitioner.
Type and/or transcribe reports or correspondence according to the needs of the Health Information department.
Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
EOE
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