What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Coder position at Bartlett Regional Hospital?
This recruitment is open until filled.
Bartlett Regional Hospital is searching for an Medical Records Coder to join our Health Information Management Team!
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Pay Information:
Internal Hires: Pay rate will be determined based on applicable personnel rule or union contract terms.
External Hires: Step placement and rate of pay will be determined based upon relevant experience.
Medical Records Coder 1 starts at $26.28 per hour.
Medical Records Coder 2 starts at $28.23 per hour.
Job Summary:
Medical Records Coder 1: Under general supervision, accurately codes and abstracts molecular labs. As needed, may perform release of information requests, analyzing charts, and answering phone call requests while maintaining confidentiality at all times. The incumbent assures confidentiality for all patient/customer information as per Personnel Policy 10.10. May also be assigned:
Outpatient laboratory and Radiology accounts
Recurring accounts
Emergency Room accounts
Same Day Surgery records
Medical Records Coder 2: Under general supervision, the Medical Records Coders 2 accurately codes and abstracts all categories of medical records. Assignment of evaluation and management codes for physicians will be required. This position is also responsible for a facility leveling assignment along with order entry of charges for the ED Department. The incumbent assures confidentiality for all patient/customer information per Personnel Policy 10.10.
Minimum Qualifications for the Job:
MRC 1:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: One (1) year of medical coding experience.
Preferred Experience: Medical experience in an acute care hospital. College level anatomy and physiology courses.
License(s): None
Certification(s): Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Coding Associate (CCA) within one (1) year of hire and for continued employment.
MRC 2:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Education: College level anatomy and physiology courses.
Experience: Three (3) years of medical coding experience required.
Preferred Experience: Prior medical record experience in an acute care hospital.
License(s): None
Certification(s): Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Coding Associate (CCA) at the time of appointment.
Practice Notices:
- All new employees are required to produce a negative drug screen for all illegal substances in the State of Alaska prior to start of employment.
Salary : $26 - $28