Practice Liaison/Coding Supervisor, Full Time, First Shift

All Positions•Greenwood, SC

15d

About The Position

Plans, implements, and evaluates strategic changes to improve processes and procedures and to improve services delivered throughout SMG owned practices. Reviews charts for accurate and timely coding that is supported by medical record documentation and is in accordance with coding Guidelines. Provides guidance on documentation requirements, queries, and documentation improvement processes. Communicates coding and findings to providers, coding staff, and practice managers including applicable references, as appropriate. Functions as a physician office consultant for newly acquired practice to provide consistency throughout SMG. A regular contributor to the Revenue Cycle Meeting. Exercises judgement to evaluate and determine the appropriate course of action to be taken based on the analysis performed and all possible solutions according to the needs of the organization. High focus on coding and auditing providers and coders. Monitors volume indicators to ensure providers and coders are performing industry standards or above also make recommendations to workflow changes, staff modifications, and training plans specific for office needs. Manages the fee schedule, to include alternate fees. Manages system elements for providers, insurance, procedure codes, diagnosis codes, etc. Help define daily and monthly routines within the Practice Management System(s). Responsible for End of Day and End of Month procedures as directed by SRH Accounting and SMG Director of Finance and Accounting. Attend required number of staff meetings since last appraisal unless documented excused absence(s) - (less than 60%=1, 60%=2, 80%=3, 100%=4). Attended all other assigned committee meetings unless excused by Director. Obtains information on own initiative if not in attendance. Participate in meetings by taking part in discussions, contributing ideas, volunteering to take on additional responsibilities, problem solving, and full filing assigned responsibilities within the predetermined time frame. Identifies problems and is part of the solution. Perform duties as assigned by supervisor. Demonstrates ability to do most important work first. Able to manage assignments. If workload is increased, can prioritize so that vital activities are accomplished. Assists co-workers without being asked. Knows and follows standard procedure for handling certain problems. Use critical thinking skills and make decisions that are appropriate to the situation. Accepts assignments without complaints and follows chain of command to resolve. Plans break considering practice needs and returns in assigned time frame. Assuming job tasks when co-workers are out. Completed annual Educode and health requirement. All non-optional offerings attended. Provided list of accomplishments for last year. Develop annual professional growth objectives that include critical thinking, technical and interpersonal skills with action plan for achievement. Submits yearly completed competency list.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in, Health Care Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, or another business-related field
Ability to generate and interpret reports
Understanding of networking and the ability to teach others
Ability to make necessary changes to Practice Management System(s)/Electronic Health Records
Working knowledge of medical practice operations, billing, and collections

Nice To Haves

CPC (Certified Procedural Corder) preferred

Responsibilities

Plans, implements, and evaluates strategic changes to improve processes and procedures
Reviews charts for accurate and timely coding
Provides guidance on documentation requirements, queries, and documentation improvement processes
Communicates coding and findings to providers, coding staff, and practice managers
Functions as a physician office consultant for newly acquired practice
Monitors volume indicators to ensure providers and coders are performing industry standards
Manages the fee schedule
Manages system elements for providers, insurance, procedure codes, diagnosis codes, etc.
Help define daily and monthly routines within the Practice Management System(s)
Responsible for End of Day and End of Month procedures as directed by SRH Accounting and SMG Director of Finance and Accounting
Attend required number of staff meetings
Attended all other assigned committee meetings unless excused by Director
Participate in meetings by taking part in discussions, contributing ideas, volunteering to take on additional responsibilities, problem solving, and full filing assigned responsibilities within the predetermined time frame
Identifies problems and is part of the solution
Perform duties as assigned by supervisor
Demonstrates ability to do most important work first
Able to manage assignments
Assists co-workers without being asked
Knows and follows standard procedure for handling certain problems
Use critical thinking skills and make decisions that are appropriate to the situation
Accepts assignments without complaints and follows chain of command to resolve
Plans break considering practice needs and returns in assigned time frame
Assuming job tasks when co-workers are out
Completed annual Educode and health requirement
Provided list of accomplishments for last year
Develop annual professional growth objectives that include critical thinking, technical and interpersonal skills with action plan for achievement
Submits yearly completed competency list