Coder Analyst Inpatient Health Information
at Catholic Health Systems
Buffalo, New York, USA -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 11 Nov, 2024 | USD 38 Hourly | 12 Aug, 2024 | N/A | Icd 10 Cm,Communication Skills,Teams,Software,Team Training,Anatomy,Finance,Health Information Management,Medical Terminology,Physiology,Analytical Skills,Information Technology,Rhit,Participation | No | No |
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Description:
EDUCATION
- B.S. in Health Information Management or AAS in Health Information Technology or
- Certification as an RHIA or RHIT. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) is preferred. Would also consider an RHIA or RHIT eligible candidate if enrolled in an HIT or HIM program and candidate has completed coding, medical terminology, anatomy & physiology;
- Experienced coder with the Certified Coder Specialist (CCS) credentials would also be considered
- Successful certification within one (1) year of date of hire or graduation, whichever is later (AHIMA)
- Candidates are required to take and successfully pass a Catholic Health (CH) coding test
- Maintains credentials by meeting AHIMA continuing education requirements
- CDI Team training and participation in CDI Team meetings and activities
EXPERIENCE
- Six (6) months coding experience in an acute care facility is preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
- Partner with and across Teams. Demonstrated ability to work closely with CH associates, medical staff, department managers, CDI Specialists and Finance
- Superior written and interpersonal communication skills
- Drive performance. Ambitious, takes prompt action for priorities, addresses challenges & opportunities. Possess skills related to organization and prioritization. Is action oriented
- Demonstrated proficiency with computers, software, hardware and technological advances
- Problem Solving: Includes appropriate staff in problem solving, defining, and prioritizing
- Excellent analytical skills
- Mobilizer. Sets goals/expectations. Ability to meet deadlines consistently and generate reports
- Change Driver. Welcomes improvement, open to new ideas of others, helps others embrace change and accepts suggestions for change from other team members. Embraces creative thinking, generates creative solutions
- Ability to read medical record documents and utilize computer to enter diagnoses, procedures and patient data throughout the day
- Ability and knowledge to review CDI worksheet and utilize (if appropriate) to code chart and/or query physician
Responsibilities:
Please refer the Job description for details
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Hospital/Health Care
Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D
Oral Healthcare Services
BSc
Proficient
1
Buffalo, NY, USA