Supervises daily staff activities for an assigned area or function in Coding
Responsibilities:
Determines, coordinates and supervises daily staffing assignments. Provides direction, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to staff. Performs or assists with performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
Supports management initiatives. Assesses quality of services delivered and facilitates staff development programs. Ensures staff compliance with departmental and organizational policies, procedures, and protocols.
Performs staff responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels. Leads the handling and resolution of complex issues and complaints.
Serves as an internal liaison with other departments that have coding concerns/questions.
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
High School diploma GED.
Coding-related certification from AHIMA or AAPC.
2 years of relevant experience. Preferred: 2 years of supervisory experience. ADDITIONAL POSITION LEVEL CREDENTIAL INFORMATION: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, CPC, CPC-H within 1 year
BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.