Outpatient Coder

Mon-Fri 8a-5:00p; Remote after initial training period

APPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT ENTIRELY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW PROCESS

Scope of Responsibility The Outpatient Coder will also abstract data from medical files and keeps required statistics. Assist with quality assurance and utilization review functions and will apply appropriate modifiers. Responsible to Director of Coding/Reimbursement Education High school diploma or equivalent Training and Experience 2 years hospital experience with inpatient acute care as well as outpatient accounts, such as SDC/Interventional radiology and other outpatient accounts as assigned. American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certification preferred Health and Background Requirements Employment contingent upon successful completion of: Background Check Lab Work Immunization Records Rarely (Less than ½ hour per day) Occasionally (½ to 2 ½ hour per day) Frequently (2 ½ to 5 ½ hours per day) Continually (5 ½ to 8 hours per day) Not Applicable Physical Sitting

• Continually Stationary Standing
• Occasionally Walking
• Occasionally Ability to be mobile
• Occasionally Crouching (bend at knees)
• Rarely Kneeling/Crawling
• Rarely Stooping (bend at waist)
• Occasionally Twisting (knees, waist, neck)
• Occasionally Turn/Pivot
• Occasionally Climbing
• Rarely Balancing
• Rarely Reaching overhead
• Occasionally Reaching extension
• Occasionally Pushing/Pulling
• Occasionally Lifting/Carrying
• (Maximum weight: 20 pounds)

Occasionally Other Physical Demands:

Ability to talk to patient and/or staff

• Continually Other Physical Demands:

  Ability to hear patients and/or alarms

• Continually Other Physical Demands:

  Vision (near and/or far)

• Continually Other Physical Demands:

  Ability to distinguish colors

• Occasionally Other Physical Demands:

  Ability to drive
• N/A Environment Risk of electrical shock
• Rarely Risk of Radiation
• N/A Fumes or Airborne Particles
• Occasionally Chemicals
• Occasionally Moving Mechanical Parts
• Occasionally Noise Level
• Occasionally Weather Conditions
• N/A Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks) N/A Respirator Fit Testing Required N/A Education Required High School or better Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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