[Hiring] Lead Coding Specialist @Baptist Health South Florida

Role Description

The position will serve as the primary support to the Coding Supervisor. Responsibilities include:

• Assist in the supervision of coding, abstracting, and reimbursement supporting billing ensuring compliance along with efficient operations for all Baptist Health facilities.
• Ensure established goals and ICD-10-CM/PCS guidelines, CPT, and coding conventions are adhered to.
• Assist with monitoring reports and workflows identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Review and reconcile reports, providing coding training within the Coding Department.
• Perform research on coding issues.
• Monitor coding personnel activities ensuring accurate and timely processing in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Salary ranges from $31.20 - $40.56 depending on years of experience.

Qualifications

• Degrees: Associates.
• Licenses & Certifications: AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist.
• Prefer RHIA or RHIT or equivalent experience.
• At least five years Inpatient or Outpatient Surgery, Ancillary and Emergency Room coding experience in a large healthcare institution required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate clearly with both internal and external customers.
• Problem-solving and personnel management skills.
• Knowledgeable in health information systems, database management, spreadsheet design, and computer technology.
• Strong computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.

Requirements

• Minimum Required Experience: 5 Years.

Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support.
• Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits.
• A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement.
• And so much more.