What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIM Coding Manager position at Kirby Medical Center?
Location: Monticello, Illinois
Shift: Day shift
Schedule: M-F 40 hours
Job Summary: HIM coding manager provides leadership and technical expertise of coding operations.. Coordinates oversight responsibility for coding aspects, including performing peer audits as needed, mentors and trains new coding staff. Serves as a resource regarding medical record content and regulatory requirements. Adheres to all duties of a certified coder.
Benefits:
- 40 hours PTO effective date of hire
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance effective date of hire
- Generous 401(k) match effective after 90 days
- Quality/Goal incentive annually
- Free Wellness Program
Regulatory Requirements:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented HIM Coding Manager to oversee and manage our coding teams (diagnosis and procedure coding). The ideal candidate will have-
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field or three years of related experience.
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC), required. Certification must be current.
- Strong background of diagnoses/procedures in accordance with ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS coding principles for Critical Access Hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, professional E&M levels, and Rural Health Clinic.
- Proven track record of achieving and maintaining a 95% coding accuracy rate.
- Ability to work with physicians in a collaborative manner.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and ability to control demeanor in challenging situations.
Since 1941, Kirby Medical Center has been the premier provider of healthcare in Piatt County and surrounding areas. We are committed and proud to provide quality and compassionate healthcare services to people in need. Our values-based culture, employee engagement, and award-winning healthcare have driven the success of our organization. Kirby Medical Center is an independent, not-for-profit hospital located on a beautiful campus in Monticello, IL with satellite clinics in Atwood, & Cerro Gordo, IL. Kirby Medical Center offers an outstanding benefits package and state-of-the-art medical equipment. Ideal candidates enjoy a workplace where compassion, positive attitudes, respect, excellence, and stewardship are on display every day.
