Medical Coder Specialist

Full Time Regular Position 40 hours per week

Qualifications: HS Diploma or GED. Completion of classes in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, ICD-9 and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding conventions, and disease process from an accredited program.  Certified Coding Associate (CCA) and eligbility to become to become a Certified Specialist (CCS) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Must have at least three (3) years hospital inpatient experience coding within the last five years. Demonstrated ability to understand the clinical content of a health record, including the most complicated records.  Must also be able tocommunicate with physicians in order to clarify diagnoses/procedures and sequencing of diagnoses.  Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and utilize auditing skills related to coding quality and compliance.  Must be able to meet quantity and quality standards established for Coder II Must be able to pass Kaiser coding test at 75%, Basic PC skills

Type 35 words per minute.