Type Full Time
Location Chariton, IA
Contact Stephanie Bear
Email sbear@lchcia.com
Phone 641-774-3216
Description:
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- Accurately abstract and code from appropriate documentation in each dismissed patient’s medical record, according to approved policies and procedures and the needs of the department, medical staff, administration, etc.
- This position may be designated/approved as a telecommuting position subject to approval of management. Telecommuter requirements are as follows:
– Work on-site the first four to six weeks of employment and routinely as indicated in the “Remote Coding Policy/Telework Agreement”.
- Consistently meet productivity benchmarks listed below in essential functions.
If not, he/she may be required to work on-site for a designated period of time.
- Days and Shifts:
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
Department:
Health Information
Requirements:
- Registered Health Information Technologist, Certified Coding Specialist , or Certified Coding Associate; or possess equivalent training in coding systems
- In-depth knowledge of coding/classification systems, health record content and sequence
- Mandatory Abuse Reporter Certification within 6 months of employment
- Knowledge and use of coding software+
- Ability to navigate web-based applications
- Ability to use standard office programs such as file management, virtual meeting tools, email platforms, and spreadsheets
- Typing, grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English well