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Senior Coder POSITION SUMMARY: To accurately code and process medical records for Inpatient/Outpatients on a timely basis. EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent. CCS Required. EXPERIENCE: Three to five years of Hospital coding experience required with knowledge of data quality measures, DRG's. Prospective Payment Systems and APC's. Mentoring and assisting in the training of Coders within the department preferred. Ability to audit records a SPECIAL SKILLS: Medical terminology required. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding. Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision and cooperatively within a team environment. Ability to communicate effectively (oral and in writing) and interact with customers to meet their needs. Ability to handle interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule. Ability to set priorities, make effective decisions. Ability to recognize and deal with problematic situations and to prioritize. Area of Talent: Professional Administration Organization: The Valley Hospital Department: VH HEALTH INFO MGMT Shift: Day Part Time Schedule: 8:00-4:30 req14767 United States