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Role Description
The Northport VA Medical Center is currently recruiting for one Lead Medical Records Technician Coder (Outpatient/Inpatient). This position is located in the Health Information Management (HIM) section of the business office.
• Reviews coding and assists coders in improving accuracy.
• Provides guidance to various levels of staff to promote consistency in practice and compliance with coding rules and regulations.
• Assigns codes to documented patient care encounters (inpatient or outpatient).
• Applies advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, treatment modalities, diagnostic tests, medications, and procedures.
• Selects and assigns codes from current versions of coding systems including ICD, CPT, and HCPCS.
• Adheres to accepted coding practices, guidelines, and conventions.
• Monitors ever-changing regulatory and policy requirements affecting coded information.
• Performs a comprehensive review of the patient health record to abstract various data.
• Assists facility staff with documentation requirements to accurately reflect patient care.
• Uses a variety of window-based applications in day-to-day activities.
• Effectively communicates both orally and in writing to meet program objectives.
• Works within a team environment to provide technical guidance and coordinate activities.
Qualifications
• United States Citizenship.
• One year of creditable experience indicating knowledge of medical terminology and health records.
• Associate's degree in health information technology/management or related field with relevant coursework.
• Equivalent combinations of creditable experience and education are qualifying.
Requirements
• Mastery level certification in health information management or coding.
• Ability to work with a team and provide technical guidance.
• Advanced knowledge of current coding classification systems.
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of training methods and ability to train new coding staff.
• Ability to collect and analyze data and present results.
• Leadership skills, including interpersonal relations and conflict resolution.
Benefits
• Telework available.
• Remote position.
Work Schedule
• Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Education Requirements
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.