AA

1 yr

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Professional (CCP), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Requires handling of light-weight objects up to 10 pounds, or some standing or walking.

Monday Friday 8:00am 5:00pm, other days/times as required by department

ESH Medical Records Coder performs professional billing and coding functions. Ensures compliance with all rules and regulations.

Completion of an Associate's Degree, plus RHIT or CCP certification and two years related experience. The employee shall become familiar with HIPAA regulations and do their utmost to protect all protected health information (PHI) and other personal or sensitive information within their trust in the course of state business by applying appropriate safeguards and sharing only the information required to deliver agency services. Any personal or sensitive information overheard or seen by the employee will be kept confidential by not sharing it with others, on or off the work-site grounds. Fully6 participate in all activities regarding the elimination of the use of seclusion and restraints in patient care including educational requirements, competency development activities, and meeting established performance goals and measures. Must have computer competency in approved systems. Must have excellent customer service skills.

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