The Inpatient Coder shares responsibility for maintenance and care of all medical records;  releases information to individuals or agencies in accordance with hospital regulations and statutes of privileged communication;  maintains daily record of admissions and discharges;  keeps file of daily discharges;  prepares a file folder with medical record number, tags year on first admission, lists dates of admission/discharge on folder, stickers for advance directive, confidential stamp;  analyzes abstracts and codes discharged medical records on daily basis;  locates charges and various other medical reports for physicians, insurance personnel, nurses, etc.;  maintains death register;  checks charts for completion to be filed;  assists in training new employees;  performs other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 2 – 5 years of experience in Health Information coding or related field; Certification as RHIA, RHIT, or CCS preferred but not required.

Please email resumes to corry.israel@lpnt.net, fax to 620-225-8742 or bring one to our office located at 108 Ross Blvd, Dodge City, KS.  Applications can also be completed in our office as well.

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