[Hiring] Coding Supervisor @Children's Wisconsin

Role Description

This is a full time, remote position.

Leads, performs, coordinates and monitors all functions as they relate to the Coding and Data Integrity Unit. Includes staffing analyses, conducting orientation and training of new staff, and assures competency of staff. Develops policies and procedures for the coding process. Identifies areas for improvement to support optimal coding efficiency and operations.

Essential Functions

• Supervises the daily workflow of the Coding and Revenue Integrity Unit to ensure work is completed in a timely manner.
• Proactively plans for high census, vacation, and other leaves to ensure that Coding meets the organizational goal of coding/charging within 4 days of discharge.
• Coordinates PPL calendar for the staff.
• Serves as a liaison with the Patient Financial Services departments regarding coding/charging and unbilled issues.
• Manages completion of daily Accounts Receivable greater than 4 days post discharge/visit.
• Orients and trains new members to the Coding and Revenue Integrity Unit.
• Verifies competence level per established competencies of coding staff.
• Provides oversight of the training and continuing education for the Coding and Revenue Integrity Unit to ensure competencies in accuracy and productivity.
• Participates in the Revenue Cycle Workgroup; a multidisciplinary team that meets to resolve Revenue Cycle issues.
• Works with Information Services to review, develop, and/or test current and new products to ensure they meet the needs of the organization.
• Assists in the development of processes and procedures to facilitate optimal operations within the Coding and Revenue Integrity Unit.
• Assists the Dir, Coding & Documentation Integrity by making suggestions for improvement of the unit and overall HIM systems.
• Coordinates internal and external coding audits.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle conflict resolutions.
• Performs people management responsibilities for employees which may include but are not limited to: employee engagement, recruitment, performance management and development.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Administration preferred.
• Associate's Degree in Health Information Technology preferred.

Requirements

• 2+ years of related experience in a lead role in a highly progressive acute care setting.
• Experience with training, quality improvement, compliance, and record keeping required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Requires advanced verbal and written communication skills to facilitate communication with physicians, clinicians, department personnel, as well as outside vendors.
• Requires an ability to lead a team of technical staff, creatively solve problems, write reports, and deal with tight deadlines.
• Proficient in ICD-10 CM and CPT coding (CCS preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

• RHIA-Registered Health Information Administrator - American Health Information Management Association.
• RHIT-Registered Health Information Technician - American Health Information Management Association.
• CCS-Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association.

Company Description

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.