What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic Coder Certified, SMC, Full Time, Mon-Fri position at Unity Health White County?
1. Education: High school education with skill in using office machines (computer, copy machine, calculator, microfilming equipment, etc.) Coding certification from an accredited school.
2. Training and Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience coding health records; must be capable of following verbal or written instructions. . Will participate in ongoing education through workshops, in-service programs, and updates from AFMC.
Medical Billing and ICD-9 and CPT coding experience preferred.
● Must be computer literate.
● Excellent customer service/interpersonal communication skills.
● Detail oriented.
3. Job Knowledge: Must be familiar with medical terminology, able to follow basic coding guidelines with the ability to identify proper diagnostic and procedural phrases utilized by healthcare provider. Should have knowledge of anatomy and physiology of human body in order to obtain proper ICD-9 and CPT codes. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association. Must be able to communicate verbally and in written format with the Medical Staff, review organizations, managers and others as required.
4. Safety Sensitive: NO
In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as "safety sensitive." A "safety sensitive" position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a "safety sensitive" position.
DESCRIPTION:
Assigns appropriate diagnostic code to patient charts and reports as assigned.
Should have the ability to work under pressure and in conditions of frequent interruptions. Associate needs considerable initiative and judgment involved in collecting and analyzing medical record data. Works under the supervision of the Clinic Manager performing duties in an area where procedures are standardized, but where frequent independent decisions are required.
Physical Effort: Works in a well-lighted, air conditioned office with interaction to medical care areas to acquire additional information.
Work may require sitting for long periods of time; also bending, stooping and stretching for files and supplies. Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires manual dexterity, sufficient to operate a keyboard, type 50-60 wpms, operate a calculator, telephone, copier, and such other office equipment as necessary. Visional must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing must be within normal range for telephone contacts. It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for long periods of time and to work in an environment which can be very stressful.
