About this opportunity
Amergis Healthcare Staffing lists this Remote Coding Manager opportunity in independence township, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Amergis, formerly known asMaxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connectingpeople to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunitiesto our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready towork in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership andinnovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the bestworkforce solutions.
The Remote Coding Manger is responsible for overseeing coders assigned to one or more Medical Centers. The Remote Coding Manager serves as a liaison to the facility(s) HIM staff in resolving identified problems/issues.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Manages coders at each medical center, including communicating and resolving issues identified by the HIM staff. All client-identified issues will be addressed and/or resolve within 24 hours of receipt (excluding weekends). Communicates with the Assistant Director of Coding Services for assistance when needed
Participates in calls with all new customers to identify needs and request all applicable facility policies and procedures
Trains new coders on site specifics and accessing client’s IT systems
Orients new coders
Performs preliminary and routine audits on coding staff at each site managed. Audits 100% of all new coder’s work on a pre-bill basis. Sends audit results to appropriate personnel at client site and internally as required
Develops site-specific procedures for each Medical Center based on policies and procedures received from the Medical Center, along with other information communicated verbally and/or via e-mail
Communicates requests for new projects received from Medical Center to Account Executive and Assistant Director of Coding Services prior to starting
Responds to questions from coding staff, with applicable references, as appropriate
Identifies coding risks and/or client issues/problems proactively and make appropriate recommendations to the Assistant Director of Coding Services and/or Account Executive
Reviews candidates submitted via MHIS Pass Sheet from recruiter. Select qualified candidates and interview according to the MHIS Interview Process
Completes weekly activity status report and submit by email to MHIS-Manager Activity Logs every Monday by 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
Actively participates in weekly remote coding update conference calls
Demonstrates effective time management skills by completing assignments within time constraints, budget, and calendar schedules
Communicates professionally and effectively with clients, coding staff, and Maxim Corporate staff
Completes work assignments independently
Keeps current with new laws, regulations, and guidelines related to coding
Seeks guidance from the Assistant Director of Coding Services to complete any assigned task requiring further clarification
Engages in professional development activities to maintain professional certification(s)
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Formal HIM education with national certification (RHIA, RHIT) and/or CCS or CPC coding certification required
Minimum of 5 years inpatient and outpatient hospital experience or profee experience
Minimum of 3 years inpatient and outpatient hospital auditing experience (may be in conjunction with 5 years coding experience or profee experience)
Prefer an individual with past auditing experience or strong training background in coding and reimbursement
Good oral and written communication skills
At Amergis, we firmlybelieve that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we arehappy to offer the following benefits:
Medical/Prescription
Dental
Vision
Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical)
HealthAdvocate Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account
401(k)
401(k)Company Match
Profit Sharing
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
PrimaryCaregiver Leave
Parental Leave
Life and Basic Accidental Death andDismemberment Insurance
Voluntary Life and Accidental Death and DismembermentInsurance
Hospital Expense Protection Plan
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Home and AutoInsurance
Pet Insurance
MilkStork
Transportation Benefit
EducationalAssistance Program
College Partnership Program
Paid Time Off/Company Holidays
*Benefit eligibility isdependent on employment status.*
Amergis is anequal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity,sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability,protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This posting willremain active on job boards for 5 days from date of posting unless there is agood faith basis to extend the posting date.
Please note thatthis pay range represents a good faith estimate of the compensation that willbe offered for this position based on the circumstances. The actual pay offeredto a successful candidate will take into account a wide range of factors, includingbut not limited to location, experience, and other variable factors.
'Pursuant tothe San Francisco Fair Chance Initiative, Amergis will consider for employmentqualified applicants with arrest and conviction records'
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