Job Description
Our premier client is currently looking for a Coder Supervisor. As a Coder Supervisor, under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, you will provide team leadership and resource management for the coding department.
Location
Van Nuys, California
Essential Functions
Coordinates work assignments of system wide coding staff and adjusts work lists to accommodate volume and schedule changes
Monitors production and turnaround time
Monitors quality outcomes of coding staff in coordination with audit team
Maintains schedule of all remote coding staff
Monitors cases placed on hold by remote coding staff and assists in resolution
Provides cost effective management of resources for the assigned work unit
Identifies and implements improvement measures that will enhance department operations and customer service
Monitors and reports all required hospital performance measures which may include developing department goals and assisting in the assessment of goal attainment and regulatory compliance
Provides interpretation of function or department policies
Maintains coding staff employee files and tracks annual performance evaluations
Provides orientation for all new employees
Provides support, schedules and tracks coding team staff meetings
May perform coding quality audits
May participate in daily work load
May assist with resolution and improvement of revenue cycle initiatives/issues
May perform other duties as necessary to meet company and department objectives
Requirements
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Two plus years medical records experience with at least one year of leadership experience preferred and at least two years of technical coding experience
- Must maintain credentials through completion of established CE requirements
- Experience in computerized encoding and abstracting in a Windows-based environment preferred
- Analytical ability to gather and interpret data to identify discrepancies, problems or issues, to determine compliance with regulations, policies and procedures and to apply sound judgment
- Adaptability, creative problem solving and organizational ability
- Ability to manipulate and interpret data in database to support operational needs
- Communication and interpersonal skills for contact with internal and external customers to obtain and interpret a variety of information based on knowledge of departmental practices, hospital policies and programs and specific technical and regulatory knowledge.
- Conflict resolution, discretion, diplomacy, tact and listening skills
- Leadership skills such as accountability, decision-making, coaching and counseling
Qualified candidates please forward by email cover letter outlining compensation, geographical preferences and availability along with professional resume in complete confidence to:
Frank Sinclaire - Health Care, Division Group Manager fsinclaire@pailingroup.com
Pailin Group Professional Search Consultants Dallas Corporate Offices
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