Job Description
Job Description
Decypher is seeking a Medical Coding Supervisor to join us in our mission supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA). This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to lead a team in a supportive and dynamic environment where your skills and passion can truly shine. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the support of the US military community and demonstrate unwavering dedication to achieving excellence, you may be the perfect fit for our team.
Core Duties :
- Lead a large team of medical coders and medical coding auditors to meet and exceed customer medical coding requirements (in-patient and out-patient).
- Ensure team meets and exceeds productivity and quality standards within budget.
- Maintain proper staffing and provide for continual professional training of team members.
- Schedule and oversee medical coding team activities.
- Validate work efforts are properly recorded and accurately reported.
- Resolve personnel, system and customer related issues.
- Identify and implement process improvements.
- Skilled at tracking productivity, analyzing performance metrics, and identifying areas for improvement.
- Capacity to manage competing deadlines and coordinate deliverables across multiple contracts.
- Ability to work independently and proactively, demonstrating initiative in problem-solving and decision-making.
Education :
Associate’s degree or higher in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or a biological scienceCertifications :
ONE of the following recognized professional coding certifications :
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P)Certified Coding Specialist – (CCS)AND ONE of the following auditing certifications :
Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA)Certified Evaluation and Management Auditor (CEMA)Experience
Five years medical coding experience (out-patient and inpatient)MHS Genesis system medical coding experienceOne year of medical coding auditor experienceExperience leading a large team or more medical coders to accomplish organization requirements on schedule, within budget and consistently meet quality and productivity standards.Required Skills :
Advanced to Expert in Microsoft Suite (word, excel, powerpoint, OneDrive and SharePoint)Excel Skills needed to be successful :Pivot Tables and charts
Power QueryAdvanced FormulasData Validation and protectionBuilding executive level reportsOptimization of large workbooks