Remote Coding Operations Leader

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Independence Township (OH); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Dental

Vision

Health Advocacy

401(k)

Profit Sharing

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Amergis seeks a Remote Coding Manager to oversee coders at one or more Medical Centers, liaising with HIM staff to resolve issues within 24 hours and drive coding accuracy and audit discipline.

You will train coders on client IT systems, conduct audits, develop site-specific procedures, review candidate qualifications, and coordinate with Account Executives and the Assistant Director of Coding Services to ensure high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Formal HIM education with national certification (RHIA, RHIT) and/or CCS or CPC coding certification required
• Minimum of 5 years inpatient and outpatient hospital experience or profee experience
• Minimum of 3 years inpatient and outpatient hospital auditing experience (may be in conjunction with 5 years coding experience or profee experience)
• Previous management experience
• Prefer an individual with past auditing experience or strong training background in coding and reimbursement
• Good oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manages coders at each medical center, resolving issues within 24 hours of receipt
• Trains new coders on site specifics and accessing client IT systems
• Orients new coders
• Performs audits on coding staff and sends results
• Develops site-specific procedures for each Medical Center
• Communicates requests for new projects to Account Executive and Assistant Director
• Responds to questions from coding staff with applicable references
• Identifies coding risks and makes recommendations
• Reviews candidates and interviews per MHIS process
• Submits weekly activity logs by Monday, 2 p.m. EST
• Participates in weekly remote coding update conference calls
• Demonstrates time management to complete tasks on schedule
• Communicates professionally with clients and staff
• Completes work assignments independently
• Keeps current with coding laws and guidelines
• Seeks guidance for tasks requiring clarification
• Engages in professional development
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Management experience

Communication skills

Education

RHIA

RHIT

CCS

CPC

Job description

Amergis seeks a Remote Coding Manager to oversee coders at one or more Medical Centers, liaising with HIM staff to resolve issues within 24 hours and drive coding accuracy and audit discipline.

You will train coders on client IT systems, conduct audits, develop site-specific procedures, review candidate qualifications, and coordinate with Account Executives and the Assistant Director of Coding Services to ensure high-quality service.