Employment Type:

Shift:

Description:

• Mission Statement:

We, St Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Vision:

To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

Core Values:

In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.

• POSITION SUMMARY:

Reviews, analyzes and interprets complex medical information, applying specific knowledge of coding requirements and conventions in order to correctly classify, code and abstract health information. Works collaboratively with the medical staff and other clinical services staff.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

Certified Coding Specialist, Accredited Record Technician (or eligible), Registered Record Administrator (or eligible) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a minimum of 5 years experience in an appropriate health care setting. Working knowledge of ICD-9-CM, CPT & E & M coding conventions as applicable.

Participates in orientation and continuing education. Updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of office equipment, PC/CRT skills. Close visual/concentration efforts required (due to potential to review records continuously). Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, as well as good interpersonal skills required. Ability to work with confidential material in a responsible manner. Customer service orientated.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS:

Exposure Class II – No exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions or secretions. Office setting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Light work: sitting, standing, walking, lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying. Depending on specific performance criteria exposure to a CRT and repetitive motions (data entry).

WORK CONTACT GROUP:

All services, medical staff, employees, limited contact with patients and visitors, and various regulatory and professional agency staff on a limited basis.

SUPERVISED BY: Manager and Department Coordinator

SUPERVISES: None

CAREER PATH: Coordinator/Manager

Original: July 1997

Revised: October 2009

Revised: August 2011

General Performance Criteria: Coding Specialist

Expectations

Exceeds Meet Below

Reviews the record for information regarding diagnoses and

procedures performed.

• Uses established coding/classification systems to accurately

Code diagnoses, procedures and evaluation and management,

in compliance with hospital policy/procedures and industry standards.

• Abstracting/Data entry.
• Interacts with medical and clinical services staff in a positive and

professional manner.

• Completes state-specific registry abstracts as required.
• Meets established quality/productivity standards.
• Maintains certification/credentialing.
• Adheres to established hospital policy and procedure related to job

functions.

• Maintains confidentiality related to patients, staff and visitors.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.