What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mgr. Coding position at UMC of El Paso?
Job Summary:
The Health Information Management Coding Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, managing and controlling the daily operations of the Medical Records Coding Associates- Inpatient and Outpatient. Ensures hospital’s medical records are current, legible, and complete and maintained in a secure and confidential manner. Analyzes code assignment for correct coding to achieve optimal and timely reimbursement. Performs duties within approved practices, exercising independent judgement with pre-determined guidelines. Provides quality improvement monitoring to ensure employee compliance with departmental standards and procedures. Identifies problems with processes and seeks to implement solutions.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Work Experience:
Three years of progressive supervisory experience in a Medical Records Department.
License/Registration/Certification:
RHIA Certification or RHIT certification required. CCS required.
Education and Training:
Associate’s degree in Health Information Technology required.
Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management preferred.
Skills:
- Excellent leadership and customer service skills with a team-centered approach.
- In-depth understanding of medical records systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of how to design, champion, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Advanced knowledge of system and departmental policies and procedures.
- Thorough knowledge of the legal parameters governing record confidentiality.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including English usage, grammar, punctuation, and style.
- Effective interpersonal, presentation and project management skills.