You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a Coding Supervisor to oversee coding operations for inpatients, hospital outpatients, and ambulatory visits. The role includes supervision, quality assurance, and management of the coding department, ensuring adherence to coding conventions, productivity, compliance, and reimbursement policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise the coding staff and processes, ensuring correct coding conventions.
- Oversee staff in abstracting diagnoses and procedures and performing quality assurance.
- Monitor productivity, workflows, and timeliness of coding activities.
- Facilitate staffing, work distribution, and technology information.
- Review reimbursement trends and assist in educating physicians and revenue cycle staff.
- Train and supervise staff, ensuring staffing levels and budget compliance.
- Contribute to staffing decisions, including hiring and counseling employees.
- Develop policies and procedures for a safe work environment.
- Participate in performance improvement activities and support department operational goals.
Qualifications
- Six years of experience in applicable coding operations
- Experience with Ortho, Urology, Ophthalmology, Radiology, Urogynecology, and Surgical specialties.
- An Associate’s degree or two additional years of certified coding experience.
- Must have RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CPC certification.
- Auditing experience.
- Experience with Epic EMR.
- Previous Team Lead/Leadership experience preferred.
Experience
- Six years of experience in coding operations with specific specialties.
Skills
- Technical skills: Experience with Epic EMR.
- Soft skills: Strong leadership and communication abilities.
Education
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in the field.
- Relevant certifications: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CPC.
Additional Requirements
- Standard M-F schedule with onsite requirements (hybrid role).
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
- 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.
*As a job position within our Revenue Cycle division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, handling financial and other payment data, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
