Clinical ClerksMedical Coder
Clinical ClerksMedical Coder
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Job Description
Job Purpose
The Clinical Clerk/Medical Coder plays a vital role in supporting the efficient and accurate flow of patient information within the African Medical Center of Excellence (AMCE). This position involves a combination of administrative and clinical coding duties ensuring the integrity and completeness of patient medical records for both clinical and financial purposes.
Core Responsibilities
Clinical Clerk Duties
- Accurately enter patient demographic and clinical data into the electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Prepare and assemble patient medical records for appointments consultations and other medical procedures.
- File and retrieve patient medical records as needed.
- Assist with the processing of requests for the release of medical information.
- Conduct basic data quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of information.
Medical Coding Duties
- Assign appropriate ICD10CM and CPT codes to diagnoses procedures and services rendered to patients.
- Review medical records for completeness and accuracy of documentation to support coding.
- Ensure compliance with all coding guidelines regulations and payer requirements.
- Participate in internal and external coding audits.
- Stay current with changes in coding guidelines regulations and medical terminology.
General Responsibilities
- Maintain confidentiality of all patient information.
- Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
- Assist with other medical recordsrelated tasks as assigned.
Qualifications :
Educational Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Healthcare Administration related field.
Professional Requirements
- Relevant certifications or licenses such as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification is an added advantage.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a Medical Clerk or in a related administrative role in a healthcare setting.
- Prior experience in a healthcare setting is often preferred but not always required.
- Experience with medical terminology electronic health records (EHR) systems and other relevant software is also beneficial.
Competency Requirements
Knowledge Requirements
- Basic understanding of medical terminology anatomy and physiology.
- Familiarity with coding systems (preferred).
- Knowledge of NDPR and other relevant data privacy regulations.
Skill Requirements
- Proficiency in using EHR systems.
- Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel).
- Excellent typing and data entry skills.
Personal Abilities
- Shares the AMCEs vision.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent organizational and timemanagement skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with physicians nurses and other healthcare professionals.
- Customer service orientation.
Additional Information :
African Medical Centre of Excellence Abuja (AMCE Abuja) aims to be an Employer of Choice providing equal opportunity for everyone regardless of their background gender race and other protected characteristics.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
