POSITION SUMMARY:

The Medical Records Director/Coder oversees all Health Information Management functions in accordance with guidelines and regulations. This is a self-directed position which requires the ability to meet deadlines and work quickly in a fast-paced and demanding work area.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Reviews medical records and assign diagnostic and procedure codes for inpatient, outpatient and discharged patient records

· Retrieves clinical information for the purposes of accurate MS-DRG assignment and ensures compliance with federal regulations

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

· Degree in Health Information Management, previous related training and experience required

· Current RHIT or RHIA registration and CCS/CPC-H is required.

· Must have a full understanding of HIPAA/ROI regulations and a working knowledge of Joint Commission Standards and UHDDS coding guidelines.

· Good communication skills and ability to work with others as a team member, with excellent office and clerical skills, organization and attention to detail required

· Courses/training to include medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and coding and classification systems preferred

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
• PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• New Pet Insurance Discount available
• DailyPay option available! – Get your pay, when you need it.
• Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
• Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
• Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
• Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund
• Farmers GroupSelect Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction!
• In-facility education programs and more!