Lead Coding Specialist Outpatient, Health Information Management, $5000 Bonus, FT, 8A-4:30P, Remote

Baptist Health South Florida • FL

112d • $31 - $40

About The Position

The position will serve as the primary support to the Coding Supervisor. Assist in the supervision of coding, abstracting and reimbursement supporting billing ensuring compliance along with efficient operations for all Baptist Health facilities. Ensures established goals and ICD-10-CM/PCS guidelines, CPT, and coding conventions are adhered to. Assist with monitoring reports and workflows identifying opportunities for improvement, work volume and distribution, reviewing and reconciling reports, providing coding training within the Coding Department and performing research on coding issues. Monitors coding personnel activities ensuring accurate and timely processing in accordance with state and federal regulations. Assist with monitoring reports and workflows identifying opportunities for improvement. The estimated pay range for this position is $31.20 - $40.56 / hour depending on experience.

Requirements

• Associates degree required.
• AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist certification required.
• Prefer RHIA or RHIT or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of Inpatient or Outpatient Surgery, Ancillary and Emergency Room coding experience in a large healthcare institution required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both internal and external customers.
• Strong problem-solving and personnel management skills.
• Knowledgeable in health information systems, database management, spreadsheet design, and computer technology.
• Strong computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and provide exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary support to the Coding Supervisor.
• Assist in the supervision of coding, abstracting, and reimbursement supporting billing.
• Ensure compliance and efficient operations for all Baptist Health facilities.
• Adhere to established goals and ICD-10-CM/PCS guidelines, CPT, and coding conventions.
• Monitor reports and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Review and reconcile reports.
• Provide coding training within the Coding Department.
• Perform research on coding issues.
• Monitor coding personnel activities for accurate and timely processing.

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees