Health Information Management Coder

Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital•Reno, NV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting in day-to-day operations of the HIM Department. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: Answering phone calls; scanning documents; emptying binders. Reviews medical documentation and reviews assigned medical codes. Tracking, processing, and evaluating requests for release of information (ROI). Demonstrates knowledge in HIPAA standards. Demonstrates knowledge of existing and emerging requirements related to privacy and confidentiality of health information. Follows all policies, protocols, and standards of the HIM process. Demonstrates the ability to gather data, compile information for the preparation of reports.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent required
Coding Certification Required
Ability to maintain information as highly confidential
Knowledge of applicable laws, standards, and regulations affecting health information systems, specifically in behavioral health service areas
Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer
Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time
Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population
Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy
Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information
Vision: see details of objects at close range
Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
Reach forward, up, down, and to the side
Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day
Lift up to (30) pounds, exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently

Nice To Haves

Minimum one (1) year administrative experience preferred
Previous experience in a psychiatric setting preferred

Responsibilities

Answering phone calls
Scanning documents
Emptying binders
Reviews medical documentation and reviews assigned medical codes
Tracking, processing, and evaluating requests for release of information (ROI)
Demonstrates knowledge in HIPAA standards
Demonstrates knowledge of existing and emerging requirements related to privacy and confidentiality of health information
Follows all policies, protocols, and standards of the HIM process
Demonstrates the ability to gather data, compile information for the preparation of reports