• Provides strong leadership, oversight, and mentorship for all HIM/Coding staff including recruitment, orientation, training, performance management, professional development, discipline, and termination.
• Actively mentors and monitors staff by providing professional development through documentation, training, demonstrations, and answering questions. 
• Monitor the coding team process to enhance operational efficiency and improve revenue cycle management.
• Identifies areas for process improvement and participates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring of new processes. Leads others during implementation of changes in a positive manner and models expected behaviors and actions.
• Ensures accuracy and efficiency of coding, claim submission, and billing. 
• Oversees operations to ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
• Assists with activities to meet Joint Commission regulatory requirements.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA guidelines and state regulations related to patient health information and privacy. 
• Works collaboratively across the organization with other department leadership and physicians to ensure accurate and efficient patient health information, coding, and billing. 
• Review and analyze records for accuracy, conduct regular audits, and monitor productivity and quality, implementing process improvements as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards, regulations, and privacy laws. Must stay up-to-date on coding guidelines and industry changes.
• Experience working with outside vendors, managing relationships, and monitoring processes and productivity. 
• Participates in yearly department budget planning with the CFO. 
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Required: 

• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field. 
• Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) required.
• Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required.
• 5+ years of experience in Healthcare Information Management.
• Excellent communication and computer skills; able to work independently; ability to educate others on HIM functions; knowledge of medical terminology and coding language. 

Preferred: 

• 2+ years of experience in a leadership role.

Work is of light demand. Routine lifting requirements of less than 25 pounds. Standing, sitting, walking, bending, and reaching required. Works indoors. Occasionally subjected to irregular working hours.

 Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Savings Account
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program