.Qualifications:Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years experience in a directly related coding field or 18 months within the Kaiser Apprentice program.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
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 /ore 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $35.00 per hour
Work setting:
Experience:
- ICD-10: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Portland, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person