Must possess a current, valid RN or LPN license or an RHIA, RHIT, or CCS credential.
Minimum of 3 years clinical or inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting required; 5 years experience strongly preferred.
Famililarity with coding concepts and coding software desired.
Knowledge of care delivery documentation systems and related medical record documents.
Knowledge of age-specific needs and the elements of disease processes and related procedures.
Strong broad-based clinical knowledge and understanding of pathology/physiology of disease processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent critical thinking skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills to build effective partnering relationships with physicians, nurse staff, hospital management staff, and health information systems coding staff.
Ability to work independently in a time-sensitive environment.
Computer literacy and familiarity with the operation of basic office equipment.
Assertive personality traits to facilitate ongoing physician communication.
Ability to stand and walk for periods of time is required in the performance of job responsibilities.
Working knowledge of Medicare reimbursement system and coding structures/national coding guidelines.
