Medical Records Coder – Full Time

Type           Full Time
Location    Chariton, IA
Contact     Stephanie Bear
Email         sbear@lchcia.com
Phone       641-774-3216

Description:

• • 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