Supervisor Professional Coding (eastern standard time zone resident)

• Plans, directs and supervises coding staff to ensure timely, accurate and complete processing of rendered services. • Assumes responsibility for hiring, training and retention of employees. • Effectively manages and oversees program performance regarding pertinent aspects of Revenue Cycle activity. • Plans and develops necessary policies and procedures to ensure all services are billed accurately. • Ensures overall integrity and exceptional performance of coding staff through developed performance metric reporting.. • Ensures program knowledge and operational implementation of all related compliance, coding and documentation standards. • Ensures program knowledge and operational implementation of teaching physician compliance guidelines and documentation standards as indicated by CMS and other contracts adopting these regulations. • Ensures quarterly periodic performance audits of staff to ensure compliance with all policies and procedures required within the department procedure and policy manuals. Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. *Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years). One relevant certification from AHIMA or AAPC is required upon hire. Acceptable certifications include: AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association): Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P) Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) – Candidates with only a CCA are required to obtain a CCS, RHIT, or RHIA within 12 months of hire. All certifications are acceptable from AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) except: Scribe, Documentation, Instructor, and International Credentials Certified Professional Biller (CPB) Revenue Cycle Management Specialist (RCMS) Certified Value-Based Administrator (CVBA) Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM) Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO)