[Hiring] Supervisor of Medical Coding @Atlantic Health System

Role Description

Responsible for supervising the work of staff who review, interpret, code and abstract medical records information according to standard classification systems; performs the most advanced medical records coding and abstraction duties; performs data quality reviews and prepares complex reports as required; and performs other related duties as assigned.

• Promotes Coding Audit department goals by selecting, motivating, and training capable team members.
• Leads the activities of assigned Coding Audit team members by communicating and providing guidance toward achieving department objectives.
• Assists in analyzing common operational definition of metrics and assists in the development of regional reports to monitor individual hospitals in one database and develops processes to integrate clinical department managers in correction and resubmission of medical records.
• Assists with the development of tools to track performance including daily reports that track coding operations contribution to the DNFB, including progress toward the resolution of holds; applies data driven methodologies to understand the current state of coding operations relating to individual hospitals.
• Compiles data into reports to identify trends and patterns in procedures; provides regional and local metric information for organization communications.
• Evaluates and implements systems, mechanisms, and procedures that ensure timely placement of documents in patient medical records.
• Measures adherence of system(s) developed, handles delays and errors; ensures adherence to high quality Medical Records standards.
• Assists the leadership in development of performance goals, dashboards and medical record chart assembly/delivery procedures; utilizes and reviews tools to track and monitor the prompt resolution of holds and non-coded accounts.
• Collaborates with site leadership to prioritize, schedule, assign, and monitor work to optimize operational services; maintains compliance with the policies, procedures and regulations of Medical Records; informs and educates staff of regulatory changes, as needed.
• Communicates case write-offs with senior leadership and Business Offices; supervises, hires, trains, disciplines, and evaluates the performance of staff; ensures performance appraisals are completed in a timely manner.
• Prioritizes, schedules, assigns and monitors work to optimize operational services; participates in developing and delivering training related to operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical records coding and abstraction.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to analyze data and develop reports.
• Knowledge of medical records standards and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• Supervisory experience in a healthcare setting.
• Proficiency in coding systems and methodologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various departments.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members).
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement).
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution.
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave.
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising.
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave.
• Backup and On-Site Childcare.
• Well-Being Rewards.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program.
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts.
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance.