HIM/MEDICAL RECORDS CODER

Fairfax Behavioral Health; Monroe (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax Behavioral Health in Monroe, WA seeks a Health Information Technician/Coder to process discharge charts, perform ICD-10 coding, chart assembly, and data entry across multiple systems. The role supports the HIM department, scans charts, and assists the ROI Coordinator while maintaining accurate patient records and compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, 2+ years of administrative experience (1 year in health care), and certifications such as CPC,

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: 2+ years of administrative experience; 1 year in a health care setting required.
• Certifications: CPC, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA; CPR and De-Escalation/Handle with Care provided during new hire training.

Responsibilities

• Process discharge charts, including ICD-10 coding, chart assembly, and data entry across multiple systems.
• Scan charts and assist the ROI Coordinator.
• Complete departmental tasks and assist the Director of HIM as needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records while patients are in-house.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, licensing requirements, and Joint Commission standards.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

Data entry

Chart scanning

Billing compliance

Education

High School Diploma

CPC

CCS

RHIT

RHIA

Job description

About Fairfax Behavioral Health

Fairfax Behavioral Health, founded in 1930, is a private, free-standing mental health hospital that specializes in psychiatric and detox treatment. We strive to meet and respond to the needs of our community by offering a continuum of care and evidence-based programs at multiple locations within our region. We have behavioral health facilities and services located in Kirkland, Everett and Monroe, Washington. Mental and behavioral health challenges are a growing concern within our communities. Whether it is ourselves or a loved one, we will all likely be affected by behavioral health and mental disorders or illness. This drives our passion for providing evidence-based outpatient and inpatient psychiatric treatment programs with successful outcomes.

Position Summary

We are looking for a detailed Health Information Technician/Coder for our Monroe location. The HIM Technician/coder processes discharge charts, including ICD-10 coding, chart assembly and analysis, and data entry across multiple systems. This role also supports the HIM department by scanning charts and assisting the ROI Coordinator, completing departmental tasks, and helping the Director of HIM as needed. In addition, the position helps maintain accurate patient records while patients are in-house and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, licensing requirements, and Joint Commission standards. For more information, please visit us at https://www.fairfaxhospital.com/.

Responsibilities

• Process discharge charts, including ICD-10 coding, chart assembly and analysis, and data entry across multiple systems.
• Scan charts and assist the ROI Coordinator.
• Complete departmental tasks and assist the Director of HIM as needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records while patients are in-house.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, licensing requirements, and Joint Commission standards.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma, or equivalent required.

Experience: 2+ years of administrative experience; 1 year in a health care setting required.

Additional Requirements: CPC, or CCS, or RHIT, or RHIA. Successful completion of Verbal De-Escalation and Handle with Care certifications, and CPR; provided during Fairfax new hire training.

EEO Statement

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