Outpatient Coding Lead & Training Coach

Mohawk Valley Health System; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica, NY is seeking a Coding Supervisor to lead the CDI coding team, maximize resources, and monitor quality and productivity. The role reports to the Director of CDI & Coding and emphasizes adherence to procedures and proactive staff development.

Ideal candidates possess CPC, CCS, RHIT credentials, extensive hospital coding experience, and the ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• AS in Healthcare Information Technology is required.
• At least 5 years in hospital coding.
• Advanced knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, DRGs, APCs, and documentation guidelines.
• Familiar with encoders and groupers.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and establish competencies and work flows processes for coding staff.
• Provide training mechanisms and implement training modules.
• Develop, review and recommend updates and solutions for work action standards.
• Refer performance issues to senior management.
• Evaluate processes, update, and implement new policies and procedure documents.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Prioritization

Education

AS in Healthcare Information Technology

BS in Healthcare Information Technology

Tools

Encoders

Groupers

Job description

Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica, NY is seeking a Coding Supervisor to lead the CDI coding team, maximize resources, and monitor quality and productivity. The role reports to the Director of CDI & Coding and emphasizes adherence to procedures and proactive staff development.

Ideal candidates possess CPC, CCS, RHIT credentials, extensive hospital coding experience, and the ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.