Medical Coding Team Lead
About The Position
Medical Coding Team Lead Greenberg-Larraby, Inc. (GLI) is seeking an experienced Medical Coding Team Lead to support a well-known medical facility in Temple, TX. This is a full-time, on-site leadership role supporting clinical documentation and coding quality operations. Onsite, Temple, TX. In this pivotal role, you will oversee and guide a team of medical coders, ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and compliance of coding processes. You will provide leadership, coaching, and technical expertise to support high performance and adherence to regulatory and industry-standard coding guidelines. As the Team Lead, you will collaborate closely with coders and clinical staff, assist in resolving complex coding questions, support audit and quality initiatives, and help drive workflow efficiency. Your leadership will play a critical role in maintaining high coding accuracy and ensuring exceptional documentation integrity across the organization. If you are a motivated leader with a strong background in medical coding and a passion for improving team performance, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
- At least three (3) years of medical coding experience (Inpatient or outpatient, depending on assignment)
- At least one (1) active coding credential/certification required: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, or CPC
- Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, auditing, or supervisory experience in a HIM/coding environment
- Ability to review charts, identify coding errors, provide corrective feedback, and support coder training
- Strong proficiency in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS , and federal documentation standards
- Ability to consistently meet or exceed the VA’s 95% accuracy requirement
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills; able to coach and guide coding staff
- U.S. Citizenship required or Green Card holder.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Cerner, EPIC, VistA , or other large EHR platforms.
- Background in audit or compliance roles related to medical coding.
- Clinical background or advanced coding specialization (e.g., Oncology, Cardiology)
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or a related field (preferred).
- Ability to foster a positive team environment and promote professional development among team members.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Additional benefits provided in accordance with contract requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
