Medical Coding Lead

Tampa Family Health Centers; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Coding Supervisor to enhance coding accuracy and clinical documentation. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of relevant experience and must hold a CPC or CCA certification. Responsibilities include conducting quality audits, creating reports, and collaborating with providers. This position is remote with some travel requirements. Strong communication and data analysis skills are essential. Preferred background includes experience in an FQHC setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Completion of an accredited or approved coding program.
• CPC or CCA certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and address coding/documentation improvement opportunities.
• Conduct internal quality reviews and track findings.
• Create monthly specialty-specific reports.

Skills

EMR experience (Epic preferred)

Multi-specialty coding experience

Microsoft Office suite proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Ability to analyze data

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Completion of an accredited coding program

CPC or CCA certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Coding Supervisor (Remote)
Tampa Family Health Centers

The Coding Supervisor plays a pivotal role in promoting coding accuracy and clinical documentation excellence across the organization. This position requires a proactive professional who can foster strong, collaborative relationships across departments and service lines. The Coding Supervisor provides targeted education and feedback to providers and coding staff. Responsibilities include conducting quality audits, identifying documentation improvement opportunities, and supporting onboarding and ongoing training initiatives.

Essential Duties & Functions

• Identify and address coding/documentation improvement opportunities, concerns, and trends; develop and implement action plans with measurable outcomes
• Design, facilitate, and evaluate coding and documentation efforts to ensure optimal outcomes and compliance with internal, state, federal, and third‑party guidelines
• Conduct internal quality reviews, track and report findings, and collaborate with providers and staff to improve documentation and coding practices
• Serve as a subject matter expert in coding and documentation for assigned departments and specialties
• Assist in resolving coding and documentation queries and communicate updates to providers
• Attend department meetings to provide coding and documentation guidance
• Create monthly specialty‑specific reports and communicate updates to providers
• Research industry standards and trends to support coding and documentation practices
• Maintain current knowledge of coding, compliance, and documentation guidelines
• Promote documentation improvement and accurate charge capture

Required Education, Certifications, Licenses, & Training (Minimum Requirements)

• High School Diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Completion of an accredited or approved coding program
• Clinical licensing and experience welcomed
• Required: CPC (Certified Professional Coder) – AAPC or CCA (Certified Coding Associate) – AHIMA

Required Years of Experience (Minimum Requirements)

• Minimum 2 years of experience in RCM with a focus on coding and charge capture
• FQHC setting preferred (but not required)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Minimum 2 years EMR experience (Epic preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years multi‑specialty coding experience (5+ years preferred)
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite with intermediate Excel skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including grammar, punctuation, and style
• Comfort presenting to large and small groups
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, disease processes, medications, and laboratory values
• Ability to analyze data and apply insights to work‑related situations
• Remote role with varied travel required

Physical & Mental Demands

• Frequently required to sit; occasionally required to stand and walk
• Frequently required to communicate both expressively and receptively
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally required to bend, twist, climb, and reach
• Moderate concentration and prolonged mental effort with limited breaks
• Normal memory demands based on volume and type of information
• Moderate complexity in decision‑making
• Ability to handle normal levels of intensity
• Primarily remote with occasional in‑office attendance as needed
• May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and viruses
• Noise levels may range from moderate to loud
• May work in open environments with potential distractions