Houston Methodist
Inpatient Coder
Outside Houston Metro
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago
Customer SupportAR/VREpicEHR/EMRICD-10Patient CareResearch
About the role
- SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Responds promptly to internal and external customer requests.
- Utilizes all tools/ resources for accuracy. - Complies with the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official guidelines.
- FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Utilizes time effectively.
Responsibilities
- Come lead with us!
Requirements
- Associate's degree or higher in a CAHIIM accredited program or additional two years of experience (in addition to the minimum experience requirements listed below) in lieu of degree
- Must have one of the following:
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Skills
- Knowledge of coding classification systems, DRG and APC systems, official coding guidelines and coding compliance
- Knowledge of an electronic medical record and imaging systems preferred
- Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
- Proficiency with electronic encoder application preferred
- Extensive PC knowledge - must be able to work effectively in common office software, coding software and abstracting systems
Benefits
- Certified Health Information Technician (AHIMA)
- Registered Health Information Administrator (AHIMA)
- Non-clinicalHouston Methodist is one of the nation's leading health systems and academic medical centers.
- Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the Texas Medical Center, seven community hospitals and one long-term acute care hospital throughout the Greater Houston metropolitan area.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
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