Clinical Coder

Major Responsibilities Obtain accurate clinical information from medical records and assign appropriate clinical codes with minimum productivity standards, i.e. total encounters coded per shift as set by BHI department in line with coding benchmarking standards. Work either at health center or in a centralized location to perform coding tasks at any given shift hours or weekdays to meet coding completion guidelines. Utilize official coding guidelines to allocate codes for diagnosis, treatments and procedures in line with clinical information in patient records. Adhere to coding principles, standards, and guidelines set by Ministry of Health. Enter codes onto encoder and abstracting systems. Communicate with clinicians through standard query methods and follow up Perform quality assessment to ensure valid coding procedures and accurate collection of health information and data. Qualification Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management / Health Science /Health Informatics / or Equivalent Disciplines related to Science orHealthcare Management Certification such as CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or equivalent certification frominternational professional coding certification organization.Experience & Knowledge Requirement Minimum 2 years of experience in Certified Clinical Coding Thorough with Applicable Coding Guidelines Strong Microsoft Spread sheet skillsSkills Requirements Strong Interpersonal skills Personal drive, commitment and being a self-starter. Prioritizing workload and meeting tight deadlines with high quality output. Organized and Multi-tasking skills Ability to work effectively with a variety of groups Customer Oriented.