JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma Required, Associates degree preferred

• AHIMA or AAPC credentials strongly preferred but not required.

• HIM or healthcare experience preferred

• Basic understanding of medical terminology and anatomy preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.

• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

• Epic EHR system experience preferred.

• Knowledge of HIPAA

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with chart processing, including prepping and scanning of paper records, and analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Assist with answering phones for the HIM department and provide exceptional customer service

• Support quality assurance activities related to documentation and coding compliance.

• Learn how coding impacts revenue cycle and clinical data integrity.

• Help process patient record requests in compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies.

• Gain understanding of privacy regulations and secure handling of health information.

• Collaborate with the coding leadership team to learn coding principles and workflows.

• Participate in coding training sessions led by certified coding professionals.

• Learn to apply coding guidelines to real-world scenarios under supervision.

• Assist with special projects related to coding audits, data analysis, and reporting.