The Department of Health Information Management at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Outpatient Coder / TH Medical Records Specialist. The successful candidate will: • Report to the Coding Manager and Director of HIM Department. • Abstract clinical information from the medical record and assign appropriate ICD-10 CM and ICD-10 PCS/or CPT codes according to established procedures. • Maintain optimal standards of coding and assume uniformity of coding for compliance and reimbursement. • Ensure the selection of accurate and descriptive codes from the appropriate classification system. • Ensure the confidentiality of data contained in the patients medical records. • Analyze the information contained in the medical records. • Analyze the information contained in the medical records to ensure that the most appropriate codes are used. • Queries the physicians for the appropriate documentation. • Work collaboratively with all departments and hospital staff. • Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications • RHIA or RHIT or CCS or CPC coding certification. • Ability to make coding decisions based on use of established coding guidelines. • Must have ability to work independently and be a self-starter. Preferred Qualifications • BS Degree with related Health Information Management experience. • 3-5 years direct coding experience in an acute care setting.