Sr Coder-Per Diem Days

Responsibilities

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Qualifications

Experience/Training/Experience

• High School Graduate or equivalent required. Associate’s degree from an accredited College or University in Health Information Management preferred. Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience in coding related functions with proficiency in inpatient coding required, acute care experience required.
• Certifications/Licenses: Current Registered Health Information Administrator Certificate (RHIA) or a current Registered Health Information Technician Certificate (RHIT), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required. All certificates are accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
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• Skills and
• Abilities: Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with The Joint Commission and Title 22 standards and guidelines. Demonstrates compliance with hospital policies and procedures at all times. Ability to set priorities and appropriately organize workload and complete assignments in a timely manner. Demonstrates ability to relate to clinical personnel and medical staff, as well as ability to interact well with the public. Must have knowledge of PC and applications. Demonstrates the ability to adhere to all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Federal and State statute, as it related to proper and improper releases. Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, including disease processes. Demonstrates working knowledge of current ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines with working knowledge of DRG, APC and diagnosis sequencing concepts. Demonstrates knowledge of OSHPD requirements for Inpatient reporting. Proficiency in the use of all applicable software, which includes the abstracting system 3M HDM product(s) and Nuance CD One. Demonstrates familiarity with patient medical records. Demonstrates ability to perform under pressure, meet frequent deadlines, and tight schedules. Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and detail oriented. Demonstrates effective communication with all customers (i.e. medical staff, hospital staff, patients, etc.) regardless of communication method. Utilizes principles of AIDET for framework of conservations. Demonstrates ability to maintain positive relationships and courteous interactions with hospital staff, medical staff, and the public.
• Benefit
• Highlights: Challenging and rewarding work environment. Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off. Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans. 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan. SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program. Tuition, CEU, Certification, Licenses Reimbursement program. Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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• Website: UHS Guest Benefits Southwest Healthcare is owned and operated by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a King of Prussia, PA-based company, one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.