Manager, Health Info Coder​/Abstract

Overview

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the daily operations of the Health Information Coder and Abstractor department.
• Ensures coding and abstracting of health records meet established standards of accuracy, timeliness and quality.
• Ensures alignment with the goals and objectives of the Quality and Clinical Documentation department as well as the overall goals and objectives of The Queen’s Health Systems.

• Essential: sitting, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, carrying usual weight of 5 pounds, repetitive arm/hand motions, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods, frequent gripping of an object.
• Occasional: standing, walking, stooping/bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, squatting, twisting body, lifting usual weight of 5 pounds up to 10 pounds, pushing/pulling usual weight of 2 pounds up to 5 pounds, carrying weight up to 10 pounds, reaching above, at and below shoulder level.
• Operates computer, calculator, telephone, fax and printer.

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

A. Education/Certification and Licensure:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in medical records or health related field preferred.
• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).

B.

Experience:

• Five (5) years experience in ICD-9 CM, ICD-10 CM/PCS and CPT-4 coding of inpatient and outpatient medical records.
• Two (2) years leadership/supervisory experience.
• Experience to demonstrate the following:
• In-depth knowledge of ICD-10 CM/PCS, CPT4/HCPCS, DRG, and APCS.
• Ability to use computerized medical records systems.
• Ability to use spreadsheet and word processing software.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet