Purpose of Job Under the direction of the Coding Manager, the Coding Supervisor supervises the daily workflow, quality, productivity, competence, accuracy, and reporting activities for coding.
Job Functions 1. Provides direct supervision of the Coding Department. Supports the department director/manager through development of programs, goals and objectives consistent with those of the organizations overall strategic plan and initiatives.
- Supervises staff resources by overseeing the recruiting, selecting, hiring andorienting qualified individuals. Evaluates staff performance in an accurate, consistent, objective and timely manner. Assists in the development of core position hiring strategies and ensures opportunities for professional development.
- Carries out functions with an awareness of operating expenses and key indicators within the budget for Coding. Supports department director/manager in quality improvement efforts and service delivery that contributes to the overall success and financial viability of Ridgeview Medical Center and Clinics.
- Reviews and monitors applicable policies and procedures. As assigned, will create policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulatory agency standards.
- Proactively identifies and acts upon improvement projects and opportunities through observation, data analysis, engagement with partners, review of external impact factors and best practices.
- Ongoing communication with leadership and staff to include formal audit and education plan.
- Oversees and performs review of information in the charge master for compliance with organizational practices and applicable regulations; this includes involvement with charge capture.
- Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations by planning, assigning, and monitoring. Coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; developing, coordinating, and enforcing systems such as time off, overtime, daily assignments, and productivity standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Employment Requirements
- Minimum Education/Work Experience
- High school diploma or GED completion.
- Certified Coder with minimum of 2 years coding experience in physician/professional and/or facility coding.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products, internet and automated coding/billing systems
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Professional presence and effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
- Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and coach a team
- Excellent communication and influencing skills and ability to build strong working relationships at all levels
- Ensures excellent service with a high degree of urgency to internal and external customers
- Demonstrated computer aptitude to include ability to effectively utilize the Kronos system and Microsoft suite
- Working knowledge of commercial and governmental payer policies.
- Knowledge on medical coding and billing specific to insurance and reimbursement processes.
- AHIMA certified credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS) or AAPC certified credentials (CPC, COC)
- Previous healthcare related experience
- 2-4 years of charge master experience
Physical Demands Link to Employee Health Physical Demands
Compensation Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials. Benefits Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to view the benefits available. AHIMA or AAPC Certified 2-3 Years Supervisor experience EPIC experience
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