Coding Supervisor Job in Phoenix, Arizona US
Coding Supervisor
Kforce is searching nationwide for a Coding Supervisor. This position is based in Fargo, ND. Relocation assistance is offered. Coding Supervisor Primary Duties: Responsible for managing and facilitating coding related functions within the Health Information Management Department Directs coding related functions in an efficient and effective manner Responsible for monitoring and managing staff adherence to coding regulations and nationally recognized coding guidelines and practices Provides leadership and technical expertise to department employees in areas of responsibility Highly accountable for attainment of department and section goals Emphasizes accuracy, productivity and completion of work within established time frames Orients, trains, schedules, evaluates and provides ongoing continuing education Follows up on missing information; documents and records by interacting with other departments and physicians. Interviews, hires, and disciplines employees Works with department director to address staffing issues, budget considerations, service excellence and employee satisfaction issues Plans for and implements new processes and makes recommendations related to the budgeting process Maintains appropriate staffing levels Accepts responsibility for special projects assigned by the director on an as-needed basis Responsible for assisting the director with adherence to hospital compliance mandates and regulatory directives Initiates and oversees continuous quality improvement activities Serves as a role model for Health Information Management staff in professionalism, attitude, knowledge, demeanor and execution of duties Required to use problem solving and decision making skills in various situations Individual will work extensively with protected health information and is required to adhere to HIPAA privacy and security regulations and policies related to same.