Manager, Coding, Health Information Management, Full Time, Day

POSITION SUMMARY:Responsible for managing the Inpatient/Outpatient Coding staff. Responsible for all coding related functions. Must be subject matter expert in all software used. Responsible for timely completion of accurate and complete coding to support Valley Hospital documentation and billing requirements. Meets with the coders to summarize PRO/Quality Control Audits, and update any new coding guidelines or changes that may be a result of an audit. Assists the coding team in researching new coding guidelines.EDUCATION:Bachelor’s degree required. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential required. Degree in Health Information Management (HIM) preferred with a RHIT or RHIA certification preferred.EXPERIENCE:Three to five years experience and expertise in ICD-9 CM Coding, data quality measures, DRG’s and the Prospective Payment System.SPECIAL SKILLS:Extensive knowledge of ICD-9-CM and CPT coding principles and guidelines required. Extensive knowledge of reimbursement systems required. Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and payor specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding, and billing required. Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills required. Excellent written, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills required. Computer literacy required. * Essential Skills: Medical Terminology, ICD-9 CM Coding, Management and interpersonal relations skills. Ability to relate to people and work closely with physicians as well as make decisions. Computer skills and knowledge of Encoder software.Job LocationThe Valley Health System-RidgewoodShiftDay (United States of America)BenefitsMedical/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 PlansSupplemental 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 IllnessRetirement PlanTuition AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership DiscountDay Care Discounts for Various Daycare FacilitiesSalaryJoining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.Pay Range: $108,784.00 - $135,990.40The posted pay range reflects the compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE)EEO StatementValley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Valley Health System (New Jersey)