Lead Medical Records Technician – Outpatient (Remote)

Aptive Resources; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for a Lead Medical Records Technician to oversee outpatient coding operations remotely. You will ensure accuracy in coding while providing QA reviews and coaching to the team. Ideal candidates should have an active certification and at least 3 years of experience in coding. This role supports training initiatives and thrives in a collaborative environment. Compensation includes hourly pay and wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• Must meet/exceed Outpatient Coder requirements.
• 3+ years continuous experience in coding.
• Proven leadership/QA and training capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead outpatient/professional coding operations.
• Review coding work and correct errors.
• Develop and maintain reports on coding trends.

Skills

CPT/HCPCS proficiency

ICD-10-CM proficiency

Leadership

QA and training capability

Education

Active certification (RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CCS-P/CPC)

Job description

Lead Medical Records Technician – Outpatient (Remote)

Location/Hours: Remote (VPN access), Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm CT

Client: CTVHCS – Temple, TX

Compensation: $25.00/hr plus $5.09 for Health and Wellness

Role Summary

Leads outpatient/professional coding operations, driving accuracy and timeliness. Provides QA review, workflow coordination, coder coaching/training, and supports audit response and denial prevention.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as lead resource for outpatient/professional coders on CPT/HCPCS, modifiers, E/M, ICD-10-CM.
• Review coding work, correct errors, and improve consistency and compliance.
• Develop/maintain reports; analyze trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Support training/orientation and ongoing education initiatives.
• Help resolve audit findings and coding-related denials; coordinate with billing/claims teams.
• Assist supervisor with workload management and performance input.

Required Qualifications

• Must meet/exceed Outpatient Coder requirements.
• Active certification (RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CCS-P/CPC) + 3+ years continuous experience.
• Strong proficiency: ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, E/M and professional-fee coding.
• Proven leadership/QA and training capability.

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class. Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.