Medical Record Coder

Madison County Memorial Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison County Memorial Hospital (MCMH) in Florida is seeking a HIM Coder/Clerk to assemble, code, abstract and analyze patient records. You will also assist with phone requests for patient information and records.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, vocational training or coding certification, and strong organization and communication skills. Prior HIM experience is preferred but not required for entry-level applicants.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required.
• Vocational training or Coding Certification required.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Experience in Health Information Management preferred (2-4 years).

Responsibilities

• Assemble, code, abstract, and analyze patient records.
• Assist with answering phone calls and requests for patient records.

Skills

Organization

Verbal communication

Customer relations

Follow instructions

Public interaction

HIM experience (2-4y)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Coding Certification

Job description

Madison County Memorial Hospital (MCMH) is a critical access hospital. It is also a hospital district facility, which is a quasi-government hospital whose board is appointed by the Governor of Florida. It operates twenty-five inpatient beds. MCMH generates approximately $19,000,000 in revenue each year and employs about 100 full-time staff.

MCMH is located about five miles north of Interstate-10, approximately 50 miles east of Tallahassee, Florida. Madison is the county seat of a county with a population of approximately 20,000. The county’s economic base is agriculture, State correctional facility, school district, local government and small retail.

Job Description

The HIM Coder/Clerk is responsible for assembling, coding, abstracting and performing analysis on patient records. Assists in answering phone calls and requests for patient records.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required.
• Vocational training or Coding Certification required.
• Organization, verbal, customer relations and ability to comprehend instructions is required.
• 2-4 years working in Health Information Management field preferred.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions as well as to work with the public and coworkers.

Additional Information

No person shall on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, gender, including pregnancy, age, or sexual orientation, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination.