Seeking a Manager, Coding ER!
Reporting to the Regional Coding Director, responsible for managing and directing emergency room coding/charging and ancillary charging, data abstraction and associated activities. Ensures accurate and timely coding of emergency room coding/charging and ancillary charging according to Vanguard Policies and Procedures. Directly manages all employees involved in emergency room coding/charging, ancillary charging and abstracting, provides direction for all hospital emergency room coding/charging and ancillary charging activities, audits, education, and productivity standards required to reach unbilled targets at all hospitals in the region. Performs duties as necessary to support quality improvement process in the Medical Record department, as well as that of the hospitals. Minimum 2-3 years of progressive Medical Record supervision. Three years of emergency room/ancillary coding experience. Required level of knowledge equivalent to an Associate or Bachelors Degree in Health Information Management Administration, certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). Should be an active member of the American Health Information Management Association and Local Health Information Management Association.