[Hiring] Coding Supervisor @Franciscan Medical Group

Role Description

As a Supervisor of Coding, you will provide expert leadership and meticulous oversight, ensuring the accurate and compliant assignment of medical codes for all patient encounters. Every day you will:

• Expertly manage coding operations.
• Lead and mentor a team of certified coders.
• Implement best practices for code assignment.
• Meticulously monitor quality and productivity to maintain data integrity and optimize reimbursement.

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Outstanding coding expertise.
• Strong leadership skills.
• A detail-oriented, analytical demeanor.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising daily operations to ensure timely and cost-effective activities in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conducting periodic coding reviews and implementing quality control/quality assurance standards.
• Monitoring and auditing related documentation for conformance with established standards.
• Preparing periodic productivity reports for review by higher-level authority.
• Researching inquiries, complaints, and requests by internal/external customers to resolve errors or issues.
• Coordinating ongoing provider coding audits and related education processes.
• Participating in the development and implementation of new/revised guidelines and training materials.
• Consulting with outside third parties on complex coding issues.
• Scheduling, supervising, and evaluating the work of assigned staff.
• Identifying adequate staffing levels and ensuring staff are qualified and trained.
• Conducting interviews and making employment decisions.
• Orienting employees and holding regular staff meetings.
• Approving timecards and evaluating employee performance.
• Participating in performance management activities.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a related discipline.
• Five years of related work experience, including two years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Equivalent related work experience may substitute for the education requirement.
• Certified Coding Specialist (upon hire) or
• Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based (upon hire) or
• Certified Professional Coder (upon hire).

Requirements

• Demonstrated attainment of requisite job knowledge/abilities.