Emma Miller, RHIA, Interviewed One Applicant for the Position of Inpatient

question 902

Multiple Choice

Emma Miller, RHIA, interviewed one applicant for the position of inpatient coder and subsequently hired the applicant. During the 20-minute interview, she told the applicant about the department and hospital and what the job entailed. Much to Emma's disappointment, this newly hired employee did not work out. What went wrong?

• A) Emma asked too many questions during the interview.
• B) Emma should not have told the applicant anything about the hospital because that is the responsibility of Human Resources.
• C) Emma failed to interview enough applicants.
• D) Emma did not allow enough time for the interview.

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