Certified Coder Abstractor

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, reviews and abstracts the demographic, financial and clinical data from the inpatient medical record for the purpose of assigning ICD diagnosis/procedures, HCPCS, and CPT
4. Ensures that inpatient and outpatient records are coded, abstracted and entered into computer system in an accurate and timely manner.

Work requires the level of knowledge normally acquired through completion of two to three years of occupational-specific education beyond High School or an Associate's Degree in Health Information Technology or a closely related field. Work requires the analytical ability to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific knowledge. Work requires the ability to exchange information on factual matters.

St. Joseph's Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization's outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation's "100 Best Places to Work in Health Care".