Remote Coding Manager

Remote Coding Manager

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

The Remote Coding Manager 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

Minimum Requirements:

• 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)
• Previous management experience
• Prefer an individual with past auditing experience or strong training background in coding and reimbursement
• Good oral and written communication skills

Benefits:

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account, 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, MilkStork, Transportation Benefit, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off/Company Holidays

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive 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.