Remote Coding Manager

About the role

The Remote Coding Manager oversees coders assigned to one or more Medical Centers, serving as a liaison to the facility's HIM staff to resolve issues. Key responsibilities include managing coders, communicating with the Assistant Director of Coding Services, participating in customer calls, training new coders, performing audits, developing site-specific procedures, responding to questions, identifying coding risks, and maintaining certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manages coders at each medical center, including resolving issues identified by HIM staff.
• Communicates with Assistant Director of Coding Services for assistance when needed.
• Trains new coders on site specifics and accessing client's IT systems.
• Orients new coders.
• Performs preliminary and routine audits on coding staff at each site managed.
• Sends audit results to appropriate personnel at client site and internally as required.
• Develops site-specific procedures for each Medical Center based on policies and procedures received from the Medical Center.
• Communicates requests for new projects received from Medical Center to Account Executive and Assistant Director of Coding Services prior to starting.
• Identifies coding risks and/or client issues/problems proactively and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Completes weekly activity status report and submits by email to MHIS-Manager Activity Logs every Monday by 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
• Participates in weekly remote coding update conference calls.
• Communicates professionally and effectively with clients, coding staff, and Maxim Corporate staff.
• Completes work assignments independently.
• Keeps current with new laws, regulations, and guidelines related to coding.
• Engages in professional development activities to maintain professional certification(s).

Requirements

• Formal HIM education with national certification (RHIA, RHIT) and/or CCS or CPC coding certification required.
• Minimum of 5 years inpatient and outpatient hospital experience or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years inpatient and outpatient hospital auditing experience (may be in conjunction with 5 years coding experience or equivalent experience).
• Previous management experience preferred.
• Past auditing experience or strong training background in coding and reimbursement.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage and mentor a team of coders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience with coding and reimbursement processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare coding standards and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account, 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, MilkStork, Transportation Benefit, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off/Company Holidays.