Supervisor, Coding
Department: Health Information Mgt.
Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day Shift
Hours: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Salary: Job Details: - Associate Degree or higher required
- RHIA or RHIT or CCS
- 3 or more years related experience
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Outstanding Customer Service Skills
- Previous Leadership Experience
POSITION SUMMARY: The Coding Supervisor oversees the daily operations and work flow of the Coding Department in coordination with the HIM Operations and Coding Manager. The coding supervisor is responsible for assisting in the establishment of policies, applicable departmental procedures, system and workflow efficiencies as well as implementing changes as needed.
POSITION EXPECTATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervising inpatient and/or outpatient hospital coding workflow in assignment of ICD-10-CM and CPT codes as applicable
- Monitors and assesses performance of coding staff to ensure timely, accurate coding of inpatient discharges, ambulatory surgery encounters, Emergency Department encounters and diagnostic services as applicable.
- Assures delivery of coding staff education and training.
- Informs, educates and coordinates with other Revenue Cycle and Patient Financial Services staff regarding coding and charge capture process for facility encounters.
- Monitors and oversees the activities of Coding Associates to ensure optimal productivity and quality.
- Oversees, coordinates and participates in the training of new hires.
- Assists with preparation of schedules and assesses daily staffing resources, shifting as necessary.
- Provides training and leadership to Associates as needed.
- Maintains and assists in the daily management of the discharges not final coded (DNFC) list.
- Serves as a key component in the planning and implementation of new initiatives for Coding along with the Manager.
- Develops and maintains departmental procedures for Coding functions along with the Manager.
- Exercises independent judgment with daily problem solving.
- Collaborates with the Manager to facilitate operational changes to meet needs of our customers.
- In coordination with the Manager, evaluates staff performance on an annual basis. Accurately measures and evaluates staff performance, productivity and quality measures and assures that staff is following and meeting departmental standards.
- Coordinates the schedule with call-ins on a daily basis.
- Prepare, oversees and approves work schedules.
- In coordination with the Manager, recruits, interviews and makes recommendations to fill team member vacancies
- Completes training with new team members
Minimum Qualifications - Associates Degree or higher
- RHIA, RHIT and/or CCA Required
- At least 3-5 years of coding experience in an acute care hospital
- Previous Management/Supervisor experience preferred
*Incumbent may be required to perform emergency duty before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency, crisis situation or disaster (man-made or natural) including evacuation sites.
*The person in this position will work in a smoke-free location, and is expected to adhere to all smoking restrictions.
*In the spirit of wellness for both our employees and patients, Boca Raton Regional Hospital has instituted a mandatory influenza prevention vaccination program. Current employees must receive the influenza prevention vaccination free of charge during the recognized flu season. As a condition of employment, new hires will be required to comply with all program rules. This is a mandatory program with the exception of documented medical or religious reasons for not receiving the vaccine. For further information on this progressive program, please contact Boca Raton Regional Hospital's Human Resources Department at 561-955-4075.
