What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Management Coder position at Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital?
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
Responsible for assisting in day-to-day operations of the HIM Department. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Answering phone calls; scanning documents; emptying binders
- Reviews medical documentation and reviews assigned medical codes.
- Tracking, processing, and evaluating requests for release of information (ROI).
- Demonstrates knowledge in HIPAA standards
- Demonstrates knowledge of existing and emerging requirements related to privacy and confidentiality of health information
- Follows all policies, protocols, and standards of the HIM process
- Demonstrates the ability to gather data, compile information for the preparation of reports
Qualifications and Experience:
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent required
- Coding Certification Required.
- Minimum one (1) year administrative experience preferred
- Previous experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
- Ability to maintain information as highly confidential.
- Knowledge of applicable laws, standards, and regulations affecting health information systems, specifically in behavioral health service areas.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:
- Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.
- Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.
- Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.
- Vision: see details of objects at close range.
- Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.
- Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.
- Lift up to (30) pounds, exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently.
We proudly offer the following benefits available 1st of the month following just one month of employment:
- Competitive rates
- Tuition reimbursement
- Comprehensive package of benefits to include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life, Pet, Identity Theft Insurance
- 401k
- Generous paid time off
- Short Term and Long Term Disability