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 clinical documentation and assign 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
Assigns and sequences ICD10CM/CPT/HCPCS codes to diagnose and procedures for documented information
Abstracts all necessary information and assigns codes (ICD10, CPT, HCPCS)

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent required
Coding Certification required or in school for it
Minimum one (1) year administrative experience preferred
Previous experience in a psychiatric setting preferred
Ability to maintain information as highly confidential
Knowledge of applicable laws, standards, and regulations affecting health information systems, specifically in behavioral health service areas.

Benefits

A full benefits package is available the first of the month following just one month of employment!

Temporary work,