What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Coder position at Lucas County Health Center?
Department:
Health Information
Days and Shifts:
- Monday – Friday from 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Description:
- Accurately abstract and code from appropriate documentation in each dismissed patient’s medical record, according to approved policies and procedures and the needs of the department, medical staff, administration, etc.
This position may be designated/approved as a telecommuting position subject to approval of management. Telecommuter requirements are as follows:
- Work on-site the first four to six weeks of employment and routinely as indicated in the “Remote Coding Policy/Telework Agreement”.
- Consistently meet productivity benchmarks listed below in essential functions. If not, he/she may be required to work on-site for a designated period of time.
Requirements
Educational/Experience:
- Registered Health Information Technologist, Certified Coding Specialist , or Certified Coding Associate; or possess equivalent training in coding systems
- In-depth knowledge of coding/classification systems, health record content and sequence
- Mandatory Abuse Reporter Certification within 6 months of employment
- Knowledge and use of coding software
- Ability to navigate web-based applications
- Ability to use standard office programs such as file management, virtual meeting tools, email platforms, and spreadsheets
- Typing, grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills
Contact:
Stephanie Bear, Human Resources Director
Email: sbear@lchcia.com
Phone: (641) 774-3216
Benefits:
This is a full-time position and is eligible for the following benefits:
Health Insurance
Provides comprehensive medical coverage that includes physician services, hospitalization, and prescriptions; available on the first of the month following hire date; paid by LCHC and employee
Dental Insurance
Provides comprehensive dental coverage that includes preventative, routine, and major care/services; available on the first of the month following hire date; paid by LCHC and employee
Vision Insurance
Provides comprehensive vision coverage that includes exam, prescription glasses, and/or contact lenses; available on the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee
Cafeteria Plan
Provides pre-tax options for medical and dependent care expense reimbursement; paid by employee
Group Life and AD&D Insurance
Provides life and AD&D insurance of $15,000 for employee and $2,000 for spouse and dependents; paid by LCHC
Voluntary Life Insurance
Provides optional life insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents; available on the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee
Group Short-Term Disability
Provides income protection up to 50% of weekly earnings for disability up to 13 weeks; is effective first day of accident or fifteenth day of sickness or pregnancy; Available first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by LCHC
Group Long-Term Disability
Provides income protection up to 50% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $6,000 per month for disability following 90-day waiting period; available first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by LCHC
Allstate
Opportunity to purchase additional insurance policies (accident, cancer indemnity, intensive care/critical illness, etc.); available the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee
IPERS
Retirement program offered through Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System; effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by LCHC and employee
457/401(a)
Opportunity to make pre-tax contributions to a tax-deferred retirement plan with Hartford; available the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee
Employee Assistance Program
Provides confidential assistance in dealing with person concerns for employee and immediate family members; available immediately; paid by LCHC
Paid Time Off
Accrual of vacation, holidays, sick, and personal days; available immediately; paid by LCHC
Salary : $6,000