Coding Manager

We are Gateway Regional Medical Center. Our primary function is to offer continuous nursing, medical, and other health and social services on a 24-hour basis, under physician directed care and RN supervision.

We service a multitude of patients and their families across our vast network, while remaining committed to the professional development of our staff, the functional improvement of our patients, and the cultivation of strong partnerships within our communities.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Essential / stable and growing company with many opportunities for training and advancement within the medical field that all employees and team members (including Full-Time and Part-Time) can benefit from.
• Hourly pay is negotiable based on experience. We offer competitive market pay and opportunities for bonus depending on great work performance (bonuses only apply for Full Time).
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits : Full-Time employees are eligible for various plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

The Certified Coding Manager is overseeing medical coding operations at South City Hospital and is responsible for ensuring that coding staff perform their duties efficiently / accurately and handle records and data according to health privacy regulations.

This position will lead the business processes for Hospital Coding Services, Clinical Documentation Improvement and Release of Information.

Reporting to the HIM Manager. This position is responsible for managing, directing, coordinating and evaluating the hospital inpatient and outpatient coding staff, documentation improvement staff and coding auditors.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assures the quality of the coding function; demonstrates current knowledge and interpretation of medical standards, PRO guidelines, implementation of DRG review, and procedures.
• Establishes an effective and on-going channel of communication with physician advisor, physicians, administration, supervisors, and ancillary personnel.
• Develops, implements, and enforces policies, supervises department staff; assists in the development of a workable and efficient department budget.
• Identifies and meets the educational needs of the department staff.
• Helps select and orient new employees.
• Coordinates departmental activities with other departments and personnel.
• Maintains all required documentation and sets an example to staff and other employees by professional attitude and behavior.
• Ensuring compliance with medical coding policies and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as appropriate.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in health information management / administration or related field
• At least 5 years' experience in Health Information Management department with at least 3 years in management
• RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator), RHIT (Registered Health Information Technologist)
• CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) Certification, CPC (Certified Professional Coder)
• Preferences :
• Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) or Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS)
• Privacy Regulation knowledge
30+ days ago