What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trauma Registrar Coding Specialist- Trauma Services - St. Vincent Medical Center position at Mercy Health?
Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center
Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a faith based Catholic Healthcare Ministry committed to serving the poor and underserved of our community since 1853. Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a Regional Tertiary care facility serving a 150 mile radius of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. St. Vincent has been a well-established leader in quality healthcare as demonstrated by being verified as a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, designated as a STEMI Center, as well as Comprehensive Stroke Center verified by the Joint Commission. Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center has also partnered with Nationwide Children’s Hospital of Columbus to create Nationwide Children’s Hospital of Toledo on the campus of Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center.
General Summary:
Under supervision, develops, interprets, implements and maintains appropriate data collection and department file and record keeping and information. Assists in compiling statistical information from a variety of reports and sources to prepare reports. May perform clerical support duties. Assigns diagnosis and procedure codes to medical records for the purpose of reimbursement, research and compliance with federal regulations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification, Certified Coding Specialist certification (CCS), ICD-10 coding course and CPT coding course or other equivalent education and experience required. Medical Terminology required. Anatomy and Physiology strongly preferred.
Must complete AIS Coding by AAAM within 18 months of hire.
Must have 18 to 24 months previous office experience with at least on year dealing directly with medical records and computer.
Maintains current knowledge of ICD-10 coding principals and maintains current knowledge of CPT coding principals.
Ability to function independently and as part of a team and thrive in a fast paced environment.
Ability to use keyboard for data entry and retrieval and the ability to work at a computer for prolonged periods of time. Ability to use Microsoft Office Products.
Ability to work additional hours if the work warrants it.
Demonstrates effective communication skills in order to work with physician office staff.
Ability to understand charge entry concepts for entering charges on specific services rendered.
Ability to read medical records in a computerized medical record environment.
Work requires sufficient interpersonal skills to interact effectively with professional personnel and the community. Must exercise a high level of discretion in dealing with sensitive materials.
Analytical ability required in order to gather and interpret complex data.
Must have knowledge of use and operation of standard office equipment (personal computer, work processor, typewriter, Dictaphone, copier) and the ability to perform at a satisfactory speed-accuracy rate.
Approximately 3-6 months on-the-job training is needed to acquire familiarity with Medical Center and departmental policies and procedures.
Responsible for Regional Trauma Data Entry for Toledo Northern Region Market
Hours:
Hours per pay period: VARIES
Weekend, holiday and on-call rotation required per department policy
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
- Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
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