Coding Supervisor

Title: Coding SupervisorLocation: Colton, CAPay Range: $35-41.34/HRTemp AssignmentSchedule: 7am-3:30pm, or 8:00am-4:30pm. Telecommute is an option. Must live close by in cases of going on site. M- F.Job DetailsWill oversee about 23 Coders and Providing auditing and training as wellHealthcare experience - for example, working at physician’s office or clinic, or health care setting such as in nursing homes or physical/occupational therapy centers as a clerical or office support (NOT as care giver or home health aid)Experience in operating computer systemsKnowledgeable with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)Summary:Applies, interprets and ensures compliance with state, federal and accrediting agency regulations related to medical records.  Responsibilty to plan and supervise the chartroom and/or technical operations of the Health Informaiton Management Unit.  Responsible for managing the release of informatoin, chart assembly and analysis, inpatient and outpatient disease coding, transcription, birth and death certificate processing, disability processing.  Plan, assign and supervise the work of clerical and/or technical credentialed staff involved in the maintenance of patient medical records, coding/abstracting, documentation to third party payers, collection and analysis of data, preparation of reports or other related patient medical record functions.  Establish procedures and record systems to ensure smooth workflow and compliance with requirements of state and federal regulatory and accrediting agencies; monitor quality and productivity; coordinate workload needs with other departments; address complaints and resolve problems.  Ensure the release of medical record information is conducted within the scope of internal and external legal parameters.  Oversee the preparation of reports on accuracy and completeness of charts.  Review patient records for accuracy and completeness; arrange for authorized corrections and deletions as necessary; function as a liaison to third party reviewers.  May design and conduct coding studies, analyze case mix and outliers, and prepare abstracts and summaries of patient medical records.  Collect, prepare, analyze and submit correspondence, data and reports.  May represent the department in court related matters as required. OPTION 1:  Two (2) years of experience within the past five (5) years, of full-time comprehensive coding medical records in an acute care hospital. -OR-OPTION 2: Two (2) years of experience within the past five (5) years, of full-time experience auditing and processing medical records in an acute care hospital or outpatient clinic setting. Minimum RequirementsApplicants must meet both of the following credentials and experience requirements: CREDENTIALS:Must possess and maintain one (1) of the following:Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).Certified Professional Coder (CPC) issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Desired QualificationsLead/Supervisory experience in an acute care hospital is highly desired.

Salary : $35 - $41