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Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Coding Coordinator to lead a team and drive productivity metrics while implementing cutting-edge AI technology in the healthcare industry. The role involves managing coding denials and appeals and building strong relationships with providers and clinics.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve team productivity metrics
• Realign service lines creatively to hit operational and productivity goals
• Lead the 12 to 18-month implementation and transition of new AI coding algorithm
• Interface directly with providers and clinics to educate, support, and build relationships during the AI transition
• Manage coding denials, write/draft coding appeals, and ensure ongoing compliance through auditing
• Provide leadership and structure to a blended team of coders

Qualifications

• Active coding certification (e.g., CPC, COC, CIC, AHIMA/AAPC equivalent)
• 2–3+ years of leadership/supervisory experience within a coding or HIM environment
• Strong hands-on coding background and experience managing denials/appeals
• Solid EMR background

Preferred qualifications include a solid EMR background with a strong preference for knowledge of Cerner/Oracle, strong interpersonal skills for face-to-face interaction with clinic providers, Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) background, and outpatient coding experience preferred.

Skills

• Technical skills: Solid EMR background, preferably Cerner/Oracle
• Soft skills: Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication, and teamwork abilities

The position offers the opportunity for hybrid work flexibility and includes performance bonus eligibility (up to 5%).

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.