Health Information Management Coder Outpatient Ii - Kenosha, United States - Froedtert South

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Health Information Management Coder Outpatient Ii

Froedtert South Kenosha, WI (Onsite) Full-Time

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Job Details

• POSITION PURPOSE
• Employees in this position code observation patient and same-day patient records.
• MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
• High School or Equivalent (GED)

Associates Degree in HIT preferred

• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• 1 year Coding experience preferred
• LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
• RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) eligible or certified.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
• Ability to read, write, hear, speak, and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to re-organize work, re-prioritize tasks, and perform multi-tasks in a changing environment.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to accurately relay information and communicate in a tactful and courteous manner with co-workers, clinical staff, non-clinical staff, patients, and visitors.
• Proficient computer and keyboarding skills and experience using Microsoft Office products.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and pathophysiology.
• Knowledge of International Classification of Disease (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT).
• PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• After 6 months of experience, codes 2 Observation or 3 Same Day Surgery records per hour.

Froedtert South is a comprehensive regional healthcare system that has served southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois communities for more than 100 years

Froedtert South provides services primarily through the Froedtert Kenosha Hospital and the Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital and several other clinic locations

Froedtert South is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Froedtert South does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law

All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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Job Snapshot

Job Type Business/Office/Clerical

Schedule Full-time

Shift Varied

Hours 80

Facility/Name Froedtert Kenosha Center