Full-Time
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Preferred Management
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London, TX, USA
In Person
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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Requirements
- Knowledge of ICD coding.
- Must possess ability to become competent with the medical billing system.
- Competent in medical terminology.
- Knowledgeable in lab and radiology procedures.
- Competent in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
- Maintain discretion and confidentiality in communications.
- Familiar with policies and procedures regarding reporting and release of protected health information (PHI).
- High School Diploma/GED
Responsibilities
- Function as a part of the management team; work closely with physicians and abide by and enforce all policies.
- Work closely with Administrator informing of any patient related issues and the coordination of plans to resolve the issues.
- Managing scheduling and supervision of daily duties of health information staff.
- Ensures the department is in compliance with the rules and regulations of HIPAA. Supervise and monitor staff performance and evaluate personnel using organizational guidelines and departmental goals and objectives.
- Assigns ICD-9CM coding of inpatient, outpatients, swing bed, ER and Physical Therapy.
- Ensures CPT codes are assigned to procedures.
- Ensure accuracy, consistency and uniformity of data recorded in the medical records.
- Manage the dictation process.
- Assist with transcription as needed.
- Provide copies of medical records to third party requests in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.
- Responsible for preparation of medical staff meetings and recording the minutes.
- Ensure completion of charts.
- Responsible for the implementation of and compliance with all safety policies and procedures within the department.
- Submit census reports in a timely manner.
- Attend continuing education classes as requested and required.
Desired Qualifications
- Certified coding specialist preferred.
- Registered Health Information Technology Certification preferred.
- 2 to 4 years experience preferred