PB Coding Supervisor

Responsibilities

The Supervisor Coding position is responsible for the supervision of correct coding conventions to inpatients, hospital outpatients, and ambulatory visits. The Supervisor is responsible for supervising staff process of abstracting diagnoses and procedures from hospital and physician office records and performing quality assurance and oversight to coding staff. The Supervisor has responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the coders by monitoring productivity, workflows, quality and timeliness of coding activities as well as necessary coverage and back up at month and year end. The Supervisor supervises the coding department in relation to the following: staffing, distribution of work assignments, modern technology information, reviewing and analyzing reimbursement trends, and assisting in providing education for physicians and revenue cycle staff. Additional responsibilities include supervising, tracking appropriate metrics and facilitating policies and procedures to maximize reimbursement while maintaining patient and physician satisfaction and adherence to compliance policies.

The supervisor position responsibilities include overseeing the daily work activities of the work unit/department staff, ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence and efficiency. This position trains and supervises staff while maintaining adequate staffing levels and budget compliance. The supervisor position contributes to staffing decisions such as hiring, coaching and counseling employees on work-related performance. This position assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment. Other duties for the supervisor position include participating in performance improvement activities, as well as providing support for department management to achieve operational goals. This position may also perform staff duties and responsibilities as needed.

Required Skills

• Six years of experience in applicable coding operations
• Experience with the following specialties: Ortho (surgical), Urology (surgical/clinic), Ophthalmology (surgical/clinic), Radiology, Urogynecology
• Associate's degree; will consider an additional two years of certified coding experience in addition to the minimum experience requirements in lieu of degree
• Must have one of the following: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CPC
• Auditing experience

Preferred Skills

• Epic EMR

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

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