What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Coding Clerk position at Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation?
Medical Records Coding Clerk-Per Diem
The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, located in New Hyde Park, NY, is conducting a search for a Medical Records Coding Clerk skilled in ICD-10, medical records and medical terminology join our team at our world-class skilled nursing facility located on the Queens-Long Island border.
The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, conveniently located on the Queens-Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, New York, is a non-profit health care facility that offers short term rehabilitation, sub-acute care and nursing home care, as well as community-based health care' encompassing adult day health care, home health care, and a hospice program that serves terminally ill patients in their own homes or in nursing facilities, including Parker's nursing home.
Quality care means hiring quality people, and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care.
In addition to a friendly, collaborative environment and exciting career-growth opportunities, Parker Jewish Institute also offers these convenience factors:
A modern, safe and secure campus conveniently located on the Queens/Nassau County border that is easily accessible by public transportation or auto Free parking A superb, low-cost employee cafeteria Central to excellent housing, superior school districts and excellent shopping A variety of nearby child care options, colleges and universities.
About Parker
The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, conveniently located on the Queens-Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, New York, is a non-profit health care facility that offers inpatient programs such as sub-acute/short term rehabilitation, long-term care and nursing home care, as well as community health services encompassing certified home health care and a comprehensive community hospice program that serves terminally ill patients in their own homes or in nursing facilities, including Parker's nursing home.
Quality care means hiring quality people, and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care.
Why Work at Parker
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Friendly, collaborative team environment and exciting career growth opportunities providing an opportunity to learn, grow and have an impact on the overall results
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Excellent training and clinical education
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Accessible via public transportation
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Free parking on site for all staff
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On-site cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch
Key Tasks Include:
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Codes all admissions and re-admissions according to coding guidelines
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Checks in all discharge charts, contacts units if not received
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Make color-coded terminal digit folder for all discharged records and pulling old folders for previously discharged records
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Maintain transfer logs
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Process request for primary care physicians.
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Maintains correspondence logs.
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Assembles, analyzes and log deficiencies.
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Pull records for requestors, including in-house requests
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Maintain chart location log book
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Purge old records for storage
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Other requests, as needed
Position Qualifications:
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High School Diploma or GED
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Thorough understanding of ICD-10 principles of coding
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CCP (Certified Professional Coder) or equivalent certification
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Skilled in medical terminology and an understanding of anatomy; familiarity with EHR a plus
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Computer Savvy-proficient in Microsoft Office suite, with strong data entry skills
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Excellent communication and customer service skills
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Someone who likes to be part of a team; contributes as an active team member; helps out the team as needed
- Fully vaccinated for COVID-19
