Medical Coder

Job Title/Position: Medical Coder

Reports to: Director of QA

Position Summary:

Experienced OASIS/Coding Specialist: Certified in Home Health Care Oasis coding.

The Medical Coder will focus on coding and OASIS completion accuracy and compliance

with regulatory requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care:

Extensive knowledge of CMS Home Health regulations including OASIS, coding and Plan of Care

requirements

Advanced computer skills with experience with one or more of Electronic Medical Record solutions

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Excellent written and verbal skills

Strong quantitative and analytic skills

Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing working environment

Excellent interpersonal skills, and an aggressive approach to excellence

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and

responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job

related tasks other than those stated in this description.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Home Health coding and OASIS review experience: 1 year

2. HCS-D and Oasis (COS-C or HCS-O) or BCHH-C

3. Some computer experience preferred

4. Working knowledge of medical terminology

5. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements

and is in good working order.

SKILLS REQUIRED

1. Able to work independently

2. Excellent Communication skills

3. Excellent Organizational skills

4. Good time management skills

5. Ability to complete work in a timely manner

6. Required problem solving skills.

7. Prolonged sitting and some standing required. Occasional need to lift, pull, carry and push items weighing up to 50

pounds. Frequent need to stoop, kneel and reach while accessing files. Requires working under some stressful

conditions to meet deadlines and staff/patient needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.