Coding Education & Data Management Supervisor

ChristianaCare; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a Coding Education Manager within the Health Information Management Services (HIMS). You will oversee coding data quality monitoring, education for coders, and onboarding, ensuring accuracy, productivity, and regulatory compliance.

You will supervise a team of coding coordinators and coders, coordinate audits, and collaborate with CDI specialists and other hospital departments to address coding and documentation issues.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HIM or healthcare field required.
• Bachelor’s preferred; leadership training or classes encouraged.
• 5 years coding education experience in acute care health system.
• AHIMA CCS certification strongly preferred; RHIA/RHIT beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supervise coding data accuracy and coder education across inpatient/outpatient coding.
• Lead onboarding, ongoing education, and retraining initiatives.
• Perform audits, respond to internal/external audit requests.
• Monitor coding accuracy, productivity, staffing, and workload distribution.
• Coordinate with departments to address education needs and compliance.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to coders and escalate complex issues.
• Coordinate orientation for new coders and coding contractors.
• Support departmental education programs and documentation practices.
• Track metrics and report findings to the Senior Manager.
• Participate in staff meetings and contribute to departmental goals.

Skills

Leadership

HIM Coding

Education/Training

Auditing

Regulatory Compliance

Communication

Project Management

Mentoring

Education

Associate degree in HIM

Bachelor’s degree in HIM

AHIMA CCS certification

RHIA/RHIT preferred

Job description

ChristianaCare is seeking a Coding Education Manager within the Health Information Management Services (HIMS). You will oversee coding data quality monitoring, education for coders, and onboarding, ensuring accuracy, productivity, and regulatory compliance.

You will supervise a team of coding coordinators and coders, coordinate audits, and collaborate with CDI specialists and other hospital departments to address coding and documentation issues.