Health and Information Management/Medical Coder - Ampcus Incorporated

Required Experience:
·         Experience working as a code in nuclear medicine is HIGHLY PREFERRED
·         Experience as a Medical Record Abstractor
·         Certified as a  Professional Coder from the American Academy of Professional Coders or equivalent national entity required
·         Minimum 2 years’ experience abstracting E/Ms required and abstracting surgical procedures preferred.
·         Detailed knowledge of Medical Terminology and its application
·         Detailed knowledge and understanding of ICD-9, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems
·         Knowledge of CMS and local carrier regulations and requirements for documenting/billing physician services at a teaching hospital
·         Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology
·         Extensive knowledge of Medical Record content
·         Ability to accurately assign  ICD-9 and CPT codes required
·         Knowledge of HIPAA requirements

Soft Skills:
·         Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information;
·         Ability to meet established continuing education requirements by attending required training workshops, reading materials assigned by AAPC in order to maintain yearly CEUs required for Certified Professional Coder.
·         Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians and staff;
·         Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal supervision; 
·         Skill in prioritizing and performing a variety of duties
·         Oral communication skills;
·         Knowledge of  Microsoft Excel and Word;
·         Good command of English Grammar
·         Agreeable attitude regarding assignment variety