Supervisor, Coding (Remote)

Children's Hospital and Health System•West Allis, WI

13h•Remote

About The Position

Children’s Wisconsin is seeking a Supervisor, Coding to lead, perform, coordinate, and monitor functions of the Coding and Data Integrity Unit. This full-time remote role oversees staffing, training, staff competency, coding policies and procedures, and initiatives to improve coding efficiency and operations. The organization is a nationally recognized health system dedicated to children’s health and well-being, offering a range of healthcare and family services.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or HSED required.
At least two years of related experience in a lead role in a highly progressive acute care setting, including experience with training, quality improvement, compliance, and record keeping.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills for working with physicians, clinicians, department personnel, and outside vendors.
Ability to lead a team of technical staff, creatively solve problems, write reports, and work with tight deadlines.
Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and CPT coding.
One of the following certifications or affiliations is listed: RHIA, RHIT, AHIMA, or CCS.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Administration preferred.
Associate’s degree in Health Information Technology preferred.
CCS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise the daily workflow of the Coding and Revenue Integrity Unit and ensure work is completed on time.
Plan for high census, vacation, and other leaves to help the Coding team meet the organizational goal of coding and charging within four days of discharge.
Coordinate the PPL calendar for staff.
Serve as a liaison with Patient Financial Services regarding coding, charging, and unbilled issues; manage completion of daily accounts receivable items more than four days after discharge or visit.
Orient and train new members of the Coding and Revenue Integrity Unit.
Verify coding staff competency against established competencies.
Oversee training and continuing education to support staff accuracy and productivity competencies.
Participate in the multidisciplinary Revenue Cycle Workgroup to resolve revenue cycle issues.
Work with Information Services to review, develop, and test current and new products for organizational needs.
Help develop processes and procedures for optimal unit operations.
Assist the Director of Coding & Documentation Integrity with suggestions to improve the unit and overall HIM systems.
Coordinate internal and external coding audits.
Handle conflict resolution.
Perform people-management responsibilities, including employee engagement, recruitment, performance management, and development.