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Job Location (Full Address):

2619 W Henrietta Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

900370 Health Info Mgmt-Coding

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCB 209 H

Compensation Range:

$25.79 - $36.11

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

Oversees office operations, assists in administering personnel related duties, and acts as the liaison with hospital staff. Coordinates the daily work of subordinate staff and resolves coding problems. Performs duties with an advanced knowledge of department coding policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supports priorities assigned by designated leader. Acts as a resource to staff. Serves as a focal point for answering questions and solving problems for subordinate staff and researching coding questions on difficult records. Keeps current on relevant areas of knowledge.
• Ensures accuracy of coding by performing ongoing data quality checks on Coding staff and reporting findings to designated leader. Ensures corrections are made, and in conjunction with designated leader, analyzes data output to identify coding problems and participates in corrective action as needed.
• Responds to non-routine and complex requests, inquiries or problems. Resolves complex problems that require a high level of expertise and knowledge of clinical coding, charge capture, charge entry, and systems. Investigates and resolves matters of significance on behalf of designated leader.
• Assists in personnel related matters such as time reporting, preparing performance evaluations, and interviewing applicants. Trains new staff and assigns work. Coordinates daily staff assignments and assigns staff to accommodate daily office priorities to ensure quantity goals.
• Cultivates and maintains professional relationships with internal customers and external vendors within area of responsibility and across the organization as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent and 3 years of experience as Medical Coder required. Associate's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of ICD-10CM, CPT and HCPSC required. Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy required.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) accreditation examination for Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or (Registered Health Information Technician) RHIT or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) preferred. Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or Certified Medical Coder (CMC) from Practice Management Institute preferred.

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