Medical Coding Job Qualification
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: An
Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management, AND two (2) years
of medical/surgical coding experience; OR an equivalent combination of
education and experience. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required. If no CCS
applicant, will consider a Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P),
Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) and/or a Certified Professional
Coder (CPC) with the understanding they will sit for the CCS exam within 1st
year of employment.
ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS: May
be required to work outside the traditional work schedule. According to the
needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to
obtain specific technical certifications. Incumbent must pursue the CCS
certification if not credentialed at the time of hire.
MINIMUM
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The following demands are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions
of this job. This position requires persistent repetitive movements of the
hands, wrists and fingers and the ability to sit for long periods of time. ANMC
is not a latex
free environment. High stress, constant change due to 3rd party and CMS
reimbursement rules and regulations. Therefore, some latex exposure can be
expected. May occasionally be exposed to infectious diseases. The majority of
work is performed with a wide variety of people with differing functions,
personalities and
abilities.
AGE
REQUIREMENTS: None.
This
job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the
exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
