Laboratory -Coding Specialist-FT

Job Title:        Coding / Posting Clerk

 

Objective:       Primary objective is to provide administrative support within the Department, or Clinic-wide when requested, adhere to all policies and procedures of Murfreesboro Medical Clinic and meet the needs of our patients in a teamwork approach.  

 

Job Responsibilities

v  To have a positive attitude and practice teamwork

            Keep the Clinic clean.

v  Meet or exceed patient, doctor/provider and staff expectations through a cooperative, teamwork approach.

v  Greet patients and answer incoming calls in a polite, prompt and helpful manner. 

v  Correctly code and post all charges.

v  File all charges and insurance correspondence in the patients chart.

v  Maintain knowledge of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT codes) and apply correctly to patient visits as instructed by provider. 

v  Maintain knowledge of current International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9, ICD-10) coding and apply correctly to patient visits as instructed by provider. 

v  Audit (reconcile) fee tickets to insure that appropriate CPT codes, ICD-9, ICD-10 codes and fees are posted for every patient encounter.   

v  Manage reports to see that claims are sent out accurately and timely.

v  Work with medical staff to resolve coding issues and associated problems. 

v  Attend any meeting related to job as requested by Office Manager

v  With instruction, anything else asked of me to help department run smoothly.

v  Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all OSHA guidelines.

v  Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all MMC policies and procedures.

 

Education & Experience  High school diploma or GED required.  Experience preferred but not required. 

 

 

Skills / Abilities

v  Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time, ability to be flexible.

v  Ability to utilize computer systems for the purpose of completed assigned tasks. 

v  Ability to follow detailed instructions.

v  Skills in communicating effectively with co-workers, doctors and patients. 

v  Skill in effectively role modeling appropriate behavior.

v  Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with patients, doctors, co-workers and vendors.

v  Ability to plan, organize and prioritize assignments.

 

Environmental/ Working Conditions

Combination of office and clinical settings.  Frequent exposure to communicable diseases and potential exposure to bodily fluids.

 

Physical / Mental Demands  

Varied activities including sitting, walking, bending, reaching, lifting and stooping.  Ability to lift 35 pounds.  Ability to stoop and bend. Stress from multiple responsibilities.

 

Department Standards

All representatives of the Laboratory are expected to
 
1)promote an image of professionalism
2) perform all duties asked of them in a timely and efficient manner
3) focus primarily on providing excellent customer service.
4) Follow department dress code guidelines.

 

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements.  Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

 

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