What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Coder - Outpatient - Health Information Management position at Lima Memorial Health System?
Education: An Associate’s degree or completion of a certified coding program is required. .
Licensure/Certification: RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CCA is required. Will consider candidate who is actively enrolled in certification program. To retain position, if individual without a current certification is hired into a Coder - Outpatient position, s/he must successfully obtain certification within one year of hire date.
Experience: A minimum of 6 months of outpatient coding experience in a health care setting of similar size and scope is preferred.
Skills: Must be knowledgeable in group mechanics, medical necessity, clinical documentations, RAC’s and other review processes, and demonstrate proficiency with reimbursement and MS-DRG’s. Basic competency with Word and Excel is also required. Knowledge of Quantim encoder and Meditech is strongly preferred