Coding and Risk Management

About the role

Oversee the coders and auditors within the Risk Management and Population Health area. Must have coding certification, CPMA (preferred), CCS, CPC or RHIA, RHIT. Develop ongoing quality assessment activities to ensure compliance with regulatory and governmental requirements. Responsible for the daily operations, activities, customer services, operational efficiencies, quality improvement, financial outcomes, human resources management and physician relations of the Health Information Management Department (Records, Coding, Audit, Transcription).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the coders and auditors within the Risk Management and Population Health area.
• Must have coding certification, CPMA (preferred), CCS, CPC or RHIA, RHIT.
• Develop ongoing quality assessment activities to ensure compliance with regulatory and governmental requirements.
• Responsible for the daily operations, activities, customer services, operational efficiencies, quality improvement, financial outcomes, human resources management and physician relations of the Health Information Management Department (Records, Coding, Audit, Transcription).

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: One or more of the following required: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.
• Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.
• Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.
• Education: High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 2 years of cumulative experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required.

Preferences

• CPMA certified
• 3 years of management experience

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more