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POSITION PURPOSE Employees in this position code inpatient records.MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED High School or Equivalent (GED) Associates Degree in HIT preferredMINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED 1-3 yearsCoding experience preferredLICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) certified.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED Ability to read, write, hear, speak, and comprehend the English language.Ability to re-organize work, re-prioritize tasks, and perform multi-tasks in a changing environment.Ability to pay attention to detail.Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.Ability to accurately relay information and communicate in a tactful and courteous manner with co-workers, clinical staff, non-clinical staff, patients, and visitors.Proficient computer and keyboarding skills and experience using Microsoft Office products.Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and pathophysiology.Knowledge of International Classification of Disease (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT).Knowledge of MS-DRG classification system.PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES After 6 months of experience, codes 2 Inpatient records per hour.#cbFroedtert South is a comprehensive regional healthcare system that has served southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois communities for more than 100 yearsFroedtert South provides services primarily through the Froedtert Kenosha Hospital and the Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital and several other clinic locationsFroedtert South is an Equal Opportunity EmployerFroedtert South does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate lawAll employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.