Supervisor, HIM Education, Full Time, (Hybrid)

Valley Health SystemRidgewood, NJ
$48 - $60Hybrid

About The Position

Position Summary: The HIM Education Supervisor is responsible for the direct oversight and daily management of the auditing staff and for coordinating education across clinical documentation, coding accuracy, and EMR readiness. This role provides hands-on supervision, ensuring staff performance meets departmental goals, organizational standards, and regulatory requirements. The supervisor works closely with coding teams, CDI specialists, physicians, and ancillary staff to implement a structured and consistent education program. In addition, this position monitors staff productivity, evaluates training effectiveness, provides coaching and feedback, and partners with HIM leadership to support quality and compliance initiatives.

Requirements

  • Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or a related field
  • CCS certification (Certified Coding Specialist)
  • Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in coding, CDI, or HIM
  • At least 3 years in an education, audit, or training role within a healthcare organization
  • Supervisory/management experience, strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated experience in initiatives, particularly in clinical documentation or EMR optimization
  • Previous experience working across inpatient, outpatient, strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with coding, billing, and documentation compliance standards including CMS, OIG, and The Joint Commission
  • Strong understanding of CDI workflows, DRG logic, and EMR documentation tools
  • Expert knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT/HCPCS, and official coding guidelines
  • Strong public speaking, facilitation, and presentation skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), EMR systems (e.g., Epic), and encoder tools (e.g., 3M)
  • Ability to translate complex coding rules and clinical documentation concepts into clear, actionable education
  • Skilled in developing interactive training materials and using virtual learning platforms
  • High level of emotional intelligence and professional communication for working with providers and executives
  • Capable of managing multiple priorities and leading cross-functional projects

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in HIM, Health Informatics, or related discipline
  • RHIA, RHIT, CDIP, or CCDS certification
  • Education or adult learning certification a plus (e.g., AHIMA Certified Health Data Analyst, Train-the-Trainer)

Responsibilities

  • Direct oversight and daily management of the auditing staff
  • Coordinating education across clinical documentation, coding accuracy, and EMR readiness
  • Ensuring staff performance meets departmental goals, organizational standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Working closely with coding teams, CDI specialists, physicians, and ancillary staff to implement a structured and consistent education program
  • Monitoring staff productivity
  • Evaluating training effectiveness
  • Providing coaching and feedback
  • Partnering with HIM leadership to support quality and compliance initiatives

Benefits

  • Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
  • Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
  • Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
  • 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
  • Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
  • Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities
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