Regulatory Requirements:

·                    High School graduate or equivalent.

·                    1 or more years of previous hospital experience as a Coder preferred.

·                    Knowledge of diagnoses/procedures in accordance with ICD-9-CM coding principles for both acute and skilled nursing facilities.

·                    Ability to work with physicians in a collaborative manner.

Language Skills:

·                    Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

·                    Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

·                    Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands:

·                    For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.