IP Medical Coder Team Lead

NMC Healthcare; Al Ain; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC Healthcare is looking for a skilled professional in Al Ain to supervise the coding department. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensuring adherence to standards and training new staff. A bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of supervisory experience in medical coding are essential.

The role requires strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office programs is expected, along with the capability to interact with various levels within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in medical coding supervision.
• Strong supervisory competencies in coaching and mentoring.
• Proven track record in supervising coding teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement standard operating procedures for the coding section.
• Train new and existing coding staff on coding expectations.
• Audit IP and OP charts to ensure compliance and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership and team development

Coding with ICD and CPT

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Paramedical or related field

Coding certification from AAPC/CPC/AHIMA

Tools

MS Office programs

Job description

• Ensures work is performed within the required technical and patient confidentiality standards
• In coordination with the Revenue Cycle Manager implements standard operating procedures and guidelines for the coding section.
• Provides leadership and guidance to staff when required to address issues or concerns.
• Train the new and existing coding staff on coding expectations and meeting goals related to both quality and productivity which helps in upgrading the services’ codes and subsequently higher revenue.
• Act as a mentor and resource to Coding Team members.
• Monitor tasks to improve billing practices and increase revenue
• Audit both IP and OP charts on a regular basis and share audit results with the team members and ensure that performance improvement plans are implemented. Submit audit report on a monthly basis to the corporate audit team
• Attends Training and Meetings to receive updated billing and coding information
• Assess /determines staff level and coordinates with Revenue Cycle Manager to meet defined KPIs.
• Reports all staffing deficiencies and disciplinary issues to Revenue Cycle Manager by providing all documentation to ensure proper review and action.
• Ensures adherence to objectives, operating policies and procedures and strategic action plans for achieving goals.
• Provides leadership and motivation by addressing clear expectations, communicates specific performance feedback to Revenue Cycle Manager to ensure timely and thorough performance reviews using internal measurement/monitoring standards.
• Communicates coaching needs for staff who failed to perform and deliver the prescribed and committed level of performance output and standards to the Revenue Cycle Manager

Responsibilities

• Ensures work is performed within the required technical and patient confidentiality standards
• In coordination with the Revenue Cycle Manager implements standard operating procedures and guidelines for the coding section.
• Provides leadership and guidance to staff when required to address issues or concerns.
• Train the new and existing coding staff on coding expectations and meeting goals related to both quality and productivity which helps in upgrading the services’ codes and subsequently higher revenue.
• Act as a mentor and resource to Coding Team members.
• Monitor tasks to improve billing practices and increase revenue
• Audit both IP and OP charts on a regular basis and share audit results with the team members and ensure that performance improvement plans are implemented. Submit audit report on a monthly basis to the corporate audit team
• Attends Training and Meetings to receive updated billing and coding information
• Assess /determines staff level and coordinates with Revenue Cycle Manager to meet defined KPIs.
• Reports all staffing deficiencies and disciplinary issues to Revenue Cycle Manager by providing all documentation to ensure proper review and action.
• Ensures adherence to objectives, operating policies and procedures and strategic action plans for achieving goals.
• Provides leadership and motivation by addressing clear expectations, communicates specific performance feedback to Revenue Cycle Manager to ensure timely and thorough performance reviews using internal measurement/monitoring standards.
• Communicates coaching needs for staff who failed to perform and deliver the prescribed and committed level of performance output and standards to the Revenue Cycle Manager

Qualifications

• B ac h e lor or any other degree in Paramedical with coding certification from AAPC/CPC/AHIMA with DRG coding and EMR knowledge preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of e x p e ri e n ce using the ICD and CPT coding and must have proven track record in supervising the day- to-day functions of Medical coding Team
• Strong supervisory competencies in the areas of leadership and team development, coaching, mentoring and situational assessment skills.
• Knowledge in using computer and related software applications and proficient in using MS office programs.
• Supervisor judgment and decision making skills

Com m unic a t i on analytical and in t e rp e rson a l sk i l l s as a ppl i e d to i nte rac t i on wi t h c o - w o r k e rs, supe r visor a nd c usto me r s and capability to interact with all levels in the organization.

• Strong ethics and high level of personal and professional integrity

Job Info

• Job Identification 11424
• Job Category Administration
• Posting Date 06/04/2026, 05:07 AM
• Apply Before 07/03/2026, 08:00 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Ain, AE