RESPONSIBILITIESI. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs coding and abstracting of emergency room and outpatient medical records. Processes records of discharged patients.II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Essential: sitting, stooping/bending, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, lifting, and carrying usual weight of 5 pounds, repetitive arm/hand motions, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods, frequent gripping of an object. Occasional: standing, walking, kneeling, climbing stairs, squatting, twisting body, lifting weight up to 10 pounds, pushing/pulling usual weight of 2 pounds up to 5 pounds, reaching above, at and below shoulder level. Operates computer, calculator, and telephone.III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions. Subjected to noise/vibration form pneumatic tube system and telephones. Subjected to moving files, electrical wires and rolling ladders/step stools. Exposure to dust accumulation.IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE: Coursework and/or demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathology. Familiarity with ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding. Current certification in one of the following:o Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by AAPCo Certified Coding Associate (CCA) by AHIMAo Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) by AHIMAo Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) by AHIMAB. EXPERIENCE: One (1) year hospital work experience. Familiarity with use of computerized medical records system, EPIC preferred. Ability to speak, read, write and understand English both orally and in writing. Familiarity with handling of patient medical records preferred.Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet
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