MEDICAL RECORDS CODER-2

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• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) acceptable.
• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• College level medical terminology course or knowledge of medical terminology through work experience required.
• College level Anatomy and Physiology course required
• Anatomy and Physiology course may be pursued during first year of employment.
• Two years Coding experience in the acute care setting required with acquisition of RHIT or CCS within 3 years from date of hire.
• Maintenance of Continuing Education (CE) hours in Coding or Coding-related topics as approved by Director/Medical Records annually. Completion of Continuing Education Tracking Form annually for 1/1 - 12/31 credentialing period.
• Proficiency with Coding/Abstracting and grouper software, file maintenance routines helpful. Demonstrates PC and report proficiency.
• Additional knowledge of Record Locator application.
• Ability to research coding issues in AHA Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, and other available resources such as the Medical Library.

Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.