HIM CODER/CLERK

Wellstone Regional Hospital is a 100-bed acute care facility located in Jeffersonville, Indiana and has been providing quality health care to the residents of Southern Indiana and the Louisville area since 2003. Wellstone specializes in the treatment of Adolescents, Children, and the Adult population. In addition to our in-patient services, we offer out-patient programs as well. Wellstone is currently searching for a Coder/HIM Clerk.

Under the direction of the HIM Director, the Coder/Clerk will follow hospital, state, and federal rules on release of information, reviews requests for patient information and determines if release is valid. Responsible for the accurate abstracting and coding of information according to the current classification system. This is an hourly non-exempt position.

Essential Functions of the job:

• Assemble Discharged charts for completeness in order for them to be coded
• Process Discharged charts for completeness and place on the rolling rack in terminal digital order
• Pull and box charts to be shipped to iron mountain
• Assign appropriate codes to all records using ICD-10-CM Coding Systems with at last 95% accuracy
• Finalize abstract status to release codes to the billing office within five days of discharge
• Query physicians for clarification when documentation is not clear
• Sort printed notes into correct units for delivery
• Assist UM, Social Workers, and others that enter the department with their needs
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position. (Preparing charts for audits and Release of information)
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Medical coding certification and high school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: At least two (2) years experience in health care information management/medical records and a thorough knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Additional Requirements: Typing speed of at least 40 wpm preferred. May be required to work occasional overtime and able to work flexible hours.

Background checks, CPS, and drug testing are a requirement.

This opportunity provides the following:

• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its 400+ subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Meals
• Pet Insurance
• Service Excellence atmosphere!
• *UHS is Challenging and a rewarding work environment!

https://www.wellstonehospital.com.

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For more information about this position please contact HR Dir., Tiffany Pierce, Tiffany.smith2@uhsinc.com.

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