Outpatient Clinic Coding Specialist (Facility)

• All coders MUST be certified through either the AAPC (CPC or COC) or AHIMA (CCS or CCS-P).
• Must have at least a minimum of 2 years of on the job experience.
• Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required.
• Must have working knowledge and experience with systems such as EMR, Billing, etc
• Must have a phone, reliable internet connection and current coding materials such as CPT and ICD-10-CM coding references.
• Will be required to maintain an ongoing productivity level and accuracy rate of 95% or higher
• Will be required to maintain a quality score of 95% or higher
• Must be proficient in Microsoft programs like Excel and Outlook. Examples include:
• Excel you should be able to open and add to a spreadsheet, perform basic formulas like adding or multiplying.
• Outlooks you should be able to manage emails and schedule and attend meetings.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and written.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by Leadership Team Member.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as described. Regular eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity is required to operate office equipment. The ability to perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day and function in an environment with constant interruptions is required. At times, Team Members are subject to sitting for prolonged periods. Infrequently, Team Member must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs. Team Member may experience elevated levels of stress during periods of increased activity and with work entailing multiple deadlines.

A job description is only intended as a guideline and is only part of the Team Member’s function. The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that the essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Originally posted on Himalayas