Coding Manager
Ensemble Health Partners
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $76,300 - $114,450 per year
About the role
- Responsible for the operational coding functions within the Health Information Management Department for the respective markets and acute care facilities
- Interviews and recruits staff; provides orientation for new employees; prepares staffing schedules, and completes timely mid year and performance reviews
- Collaborates with the Coding Education and Quality Coordinator to assure on the job training is carried out for all job duties of staff directly under his/her supervision
- Monitors the progress of new employees, ensuring competency has been met
- Provides timely, clear, constructive feedback
- Responsible for coordinating and managing all activities relative to coding and abstracting of records while ensuring compliance with all regulatory rules and the American Hospital Association (AHA) Official Coding Guidelines
- Maintains knowledge of industry, federal, state, and system requirements and communicates and incorporates such into the day to day activities
- Monitors productivity in order to ensure that work performance meets standards of the job and assists with resolution of day-to-day problems that may have a negative impact on staff
- Fosters an environment of professional growth and development by being a "continual learner" and encourages on-going development of others
- Rewards and coaches employees, and when necessary, administers disciplinary action for infractions of Mercy Policies
- Conducts regular update meetings for staff to ensure that all employees receive appropriate communication regarding departmental, hospital, market, and company changes/events
- Establishes and maintains effective, collaborative working relationships with members of the Medical Staff, Executive Team, Revenue Cycle Leadership, other ancillary departments and peers
- Provides a harmonious working relationship, promoting empowerment, that also inspires, motivates and models supportive behaviors, that result in higher level of productivity and an atmosphere of teamwork
- Assists in the development of Revenue Cycle goals, objectives, and policies/procedures, and participates in various committees on an as needed basis as the subject matter expert for coding related issues.
Requirements
- 5-7 years of coding and leadership experience
- Extensive knowledge/experience in Pediatric coding specialty and the ability to provide education/support to coding team and providers
- Previous management experience in Coding preferred
- Thorough knowledge of Diagnosis Related Group, (DRG) and All Pat
- Extensive knowledge of coding guidelines and payer specific requirements
- Working knowledge of electronic medical records, (EMR,) coding software, and Microsoft Office applications
- Satisfactory completion of Anatomy and Physiology as well as Medical Terminology
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex coding requirements with others
- Ability to function under continual deadlines
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize projects efficiently.
Benefits
- Bonus Incentives
- Paid Certifications
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Career Advancement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
codingPediatric codingDiagnosis Related Group (DRG)coding guidelinespayer specific requirementsAnatomy and PhysiologyMedical Terminology
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsteamworkcoachingfeedbackproblem resolutionprofessional growth