Health Information Management Coder Inpatient - Froedtert South, Inc.

• 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.

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