What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Coder position at John Fitzgibbon Memorial Hospital?
Benefits/Compensation:
- Compensation is based on experience.
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- 403(B) Retirement plan
- Tuition Reimbursement Program (after 1 year of service)
As a non-profit community hospital, Fitzgibbon Hospital is vital to the health and well-being of the communities it serves in the Marshall, MO and surrounding area. We are looking for a self-driven compassionate Health Information Coder to join our Health Information Department. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package.
Shift:
- Full-Time
- 8a-4:30p - Monday - Friday
This job is ideal for someone who is:
- Dependable: reliable transportation and positive contact number. Arrives to work on time with a positive attitude.
- Independent: someone who can work independently but understands the value of a strong team and willing to help their team succeed.
- Adaptable/flexible: enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction. Able to multitask and able to refocus after interruption.
- Detail-oriented: establishing an environment that is responsive to patients, guests and employees’ needs.
- Achievement oriented: enjoys taking on challenges, and willing to research and find answers.
- Independent: enjoys working with little direction. Understand the end goal and takes ownership in achieving that goal.
Health Information Coder Responsible for:
- The delivery, retrieval and security of medical records.
- Monitors physicians' incomplete records.
- Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of filing all reports.
- Coordinates the release of medical information to all requestors.
- Responsible for coordinating the coding and completion of medical information to all requestors, including patients, physicians, other health care providers, insurance companies, and lawyers, in accordance with hospital policy and state and federal law.
- Responsible for upholding security and confidentiality regulations for record access and review.