Coder III POOL
Job Description
Facility: Valleywise Health Medical Center
Department: Health Information Management - Coding
Schedule: Per Diem 12 Hours Per Week
Shifts: Varied
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Requires an Associate's degree in Health Information Technology or related field; or an equivalent combination of training and progressively responsible experience that results in the required specialized knowledge and ability to perform the assigned work in lieu of degree. A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
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Requires three (3) years of acute care/or outpatient coding experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
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Requires the ability to pass a coding exam prior to hire.
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Must have certification as either RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CIC or CPC.
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Must possess knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS; Severity of Illness and Risk of Mortality codes, MCC and CC; and to Query the Physicians, as appropriate.
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Must have knowledge of and be able to code all types of patient medical records including: Inpatient, Behavioral Health, Edits and Errors.
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Must be able to achieve and maintain appropriate coding quality and productivity established in the Coding Department Policy and Procedure.
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Must have a strong understanding of computer applications and of automated encoder system.
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Must have knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, surgical terminology, pharmacological terminology, patient care documentation terminology.
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Must have the analytical ability necessary to interpret data contained in records and to assign appropriate codes.
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Must be able to communicate effectively and have excellent customer service skills.
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Requires the ability to work well independently and demonstrate independent decision-making abilities.
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Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.
Application Instructions
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$40.90
Posted: 3/7/2023
Job Status: Part Time,On Call
Job Reference #: 38218