Full-Time Certified Medical Coder

Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a directly related coding field or 18 months within the Kaiser Apprentice program.

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

The candidate must have 1 from the following list:

• Registered Health Information Technician Certificate
• Registered Health Information Administrator Certificate
• Certified Coding Specialist

Additional Requirements:

• Previous experience with EMR patient documentation system with intermediate knowledge and skill in the use of a computer.
• Advance knowledge of disease processes, diagnostic and surgical procedures, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS/CPT, classification systems, health information/medical record department responsibilities with knowledge of government regulations and areas of scrutiny for potential fraud and abuse issues.
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology and medial coding principles for ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS/CPT coding.
• Fluent in English, demonstrating skill and proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Skills in time management, organization and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage a significant workload and to work efficiently under pressure meeting established deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use independent thought and judgement.
• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set for by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
• Meets and maintains department standard for performance, productivity and quality.
• Department will furnish final candidate a coding skill test. The candidate will be required to pass with a 75% or better on the test.
• Academic knowledge and working experience performing coding and abstracting responsibilities in health information/medical record services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in health information/Medical record environment, with facility coding experience that includes Medicare reimbursement guidelines.
• Proficient knowledge and skill in the use of a computer and related system and software to include: EMR(s), Microsoft Office Suite and other software programs.
• Ability to evaluate, analyze, develop information regarding mathematical statistics and percentages that compare finding trends and outcomes related to productivity and /or medical record audits.
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10 coding guidelines; with knowledge and demonstrated understand of CMS HCC Risk Adjustment coding and data validation requirements.
• Degree in Health Information Management.