Coding Supervisor, Hospital Billing OP Coding

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Coding Supervisorto join our Hospital Billing Outpatient team. This full-time role will primarily work remotly (days).  

Purpose of this position: First-line supervisory position typically responsible for supervising outpatient coding employees who are providing coding and billing expertise; position requires considerable knowledge, experience, judgment, and ability to resolve problems related to hospital outpatient coding and billing responsibilities of a work unit.

Current List of non-MN States where Hennepin Healthcare is an Eligible Employer: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington State, Wisconsin. Washington

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the selection, training, and evaluation of staff engaged in the performance of Outpatient Coding and Billing functions
• Reviews work for accuracy and conformance with departmental policies and procedures; tracks and monitors production goals and standards
• Determines priorities, schedules, and assigns work as required
• Develops, revises, and maintains work unit policies and procedures
• May compose correspondence or prepare reports on own initiative
• Maintains necessary office supplies, materials, or inventory
• Demonstrates maturity and accountability for job performance, supports the philosophy, objectives, and goals of the HIM department, and assesses areas of personal and professional growth
• Maintains licensure/certification and skills by obtaining required professional continuing education
• Perform other duties as assigned, but only after appropriate training

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree in business and /or healthcare administration, Health Information Management or Health Information Technology
• Minimum of 2 years healthcare experience

-OR-

• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) in an active status with the American Health Information Association (AHIMA) preferred

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Experience with Epic electronic medical record functionality and encoder  and reimbursement systems recommended
• Must have extensive and demonstrated expertise in CPT-4, HCPCS, and ICD-CM coding classification systems
• Knowledge of state and federal legislation for HIPAA Privacy, medical record access, and regulatory and accreditation agencies. 
• Knowledge of current medical record technology, statistics, data presentation and reporting;
• Organize, delegate and monitor work assignments
• Communicate effectively in oral or written communications; initiate, lead, mentor and coach staff

License/Certifications:

• CCS, RHIT, RHIA