What are the responsibilities and job description for the CODING SPECIALIST - OUTPATIENT (REMOTE POSITION) position at Calvert Health System?
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JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS
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Job Summary:
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Codes and abstracts outpatient medical records in accordance with established coding conventions and guidelines.
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Education:
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Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management (HIM) or Coding, preferred. Position requires formal working knowledge equivalent to a two or four year degree in HIM or Coding.
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Registration/Certification/Licensure:
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AHIMA Certifications (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P) or AAPC Certifications (CPC, CPC-H) required upon hire/transfer or within 12 months of hire/transfer.
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Experience:
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1 years outpatient facility coding or related experience.
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Familiarity with Meditech and 3M Coding and Reimbursement System, preferred.
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360 Encompass experience, a plus.
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Other Requirements:
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Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
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Comprehensive knowledge of Pathophysiology, disease processes, Pharmacology and Medical Terminology.
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Ability to effectively communicate with clinical and non-clinical staff, both verbally and in writing.
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Knowledge of HIM workflow.
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Ability to complete and submit physician queries as appropriate.
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Effectively communicates with clinical and non-clinical staff, both verbally and in writing, by implementing organization-wide communication techniques as a daily practice.
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Demonstrated proficiency of computer skills necessary to effectively complete position requirements.
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Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks producing quality work that is timely.
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Salary : $19 - $28