As a Certified Coding Lead in healthcare, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely coding of medical records. You will be responsible for leading a team of coders and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Your work will directly impact the quality of patient care and the financial health of the organization. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes.
Essential Functions of the Role:
- Lead a team of coders to ensure accurate and timely coding of medical records
- Perform high-level audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes
- Provide training and support to team members
- Stay up-to-date with industry developments and best practices
- Use independent judgment in coding guidelines to ensure compliance with CMS, Medicare, Medicaid and payer policies.
Lead Duties:
- Team management to include timecard approval and tracking
- Mentoring and Development
- Decision making and Problem Solving
Minimum Qualifications:
- Certification in medical coding (e.g. CPC, CCS)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Cardiology/ Vascular medical coding
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong leadership and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or equivalent coding management experience
- Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Experience with coding audits and quality assurance
- Experience with team management and performance evaluation
Remote Work Requirements
- Must be available to work during scheduled work hours, except for lunch and breaks
- A Quiet, distraction-free environment
- High-speed private internet connection
- Respond to all non-urgent calls and emails withing 1 business day
- Notify your manager immediately for any technical and/ or access issues that prevent you from completing your work
- Notify your manager at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled start time for any unplanned days off
Work Environment
This position is a Remote position Monday- Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 PM.
Physical Requirements
This position requires full range of body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salary and Benefits
Full-time, Exempt position. Competitive compensation and benefits package to include 401K; a full suite of medical, dental, and ancillary benefits; paid time off, and much more.
The statements contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the Certified Coding Lead, but is not a complete list of the responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
