Lead Coding Specialist Inpatient, $5000 Bonus, Fully Remote, CCS or RHIT certified, FT, 8A-4:30P

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision of coding, abstracting and reimbursement supporting billing ensuring compliance along with efficient operations for all Baptist Health facilities.
• Affirm established goals and ICD-10-CM/PCS guidelines, CPT, and coding conventions are adhered to.
• Assist with monitoring reports and workflows identifying opportunities for improvement, work volume and distribution, reviewing and reconciling reports, providing coding training within the Coding Department and performing research on coding issues.
• Maintain accuracy and timeliness of coding personnel activities in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Monitor reports and workflows identifying opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Associates degree.
• AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist certification.
• Prefer RHIA or RHIT certification or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of inpatient or outpatient surgery, ancillary, and emergency room coding experience in a large healthcare institution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly with both internal and external customers, problem-solving and personnel management skills.
• Knowledgeable in health information systems, database management, spreadsheet design, and computer technology.
• Strong computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Able to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.

Qualifications

• Prefer RHIA or RHIT certification or equivalent experience.

Benefits

Baptist Health is committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a "grow our own" philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:

• Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support.
• Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits.
• A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement.

And so much more. Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.