Purpose
Participates and
develops a coder production team that will assist LogixHealth with implementing
the goal to deliver a coding product that is complete, concise and provides an
exceptional service to clients.
Duties and Responsibilities
1.
Assist in the
development and implementation of ED pro /facility coder production, other
specialties and consistently meet LogixHealth coding industry standards
2.
Monitor and track
use of operational production tools to determine root cause and provide a meaningful
analysis
3.
Help direct the off
shore production operational team
4.
Assist with
management of new and established client production opportunities for the
coding staff
5.
Assign
work to staff and ensure completion
a.
May
delegate day to day oversight to supervisors or team leads
6.
Ensure
staff is trained and aware of job and company expectations and determine
remedial action when needed
7.
Ensure
cooperative team environment by
a.
Effectively
communicating with staff about department and company initiatives
b. Adjusting procedures as necessary to create
process efficiencies
c.
Resolving
issues among staff
d.
Encouraging
constructive feedback from staff and between team members
8.
Comply
with all State and Federal Laws regarding an effective Compliance Program
inclusive of HIPAA Privacy and Security
a.
Adhere to
the Code of Conduct and be familiar with all compliance policies and procedures
stored in LogixGarden relevant to this position
b.
Ensure
departmental employees follow the Code of Conduct, compliance policies and
procedures
c.
Administer
the appropriate sanction when an employee violates a compliance policy or
procedure
9.
Manage
recruitment process including
a.
Identifying
needs
b. Posting internally
c.
Screening
and interviewing candidates
10. Review and approve time and attendance records
according to company standards
11. Provide on-going feedback and annual
performance reviews
12. Uphold company mission, vision and values
13. Proactively monitor company policies and
address transgressions appropriately
14. Facilitate meetings within department and make presentations to senior management
as needed
15.
Monitor and enforce compliance with all pertinent local,
state, and federal laws and regulations relating to operations and employment
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able
to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities perform the
duties.
Education (Degrees, Certificates, Licenses, Etc.)
Bachelor’s degree or certification or
equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer Skills
Prior word processing, spreadsheet and internet software experience
including proficiency with MS Excel and MS Word required.
Experience
Prior Emergency Department specific, or
related, coding background with a familiarity of different types of chart
constructs is preferred.
Specific Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability
1.
Ability to organize and prioritize information with
a strong attention to detail
2.
Ability to facilitate the education opportunities
for established coders
3.
Ability to work with several new coders at the same
time
4.
Ability to assess/evaluate skills for many aspects
of coder education
5.
Ability to multi-task and remain calm in a
stressful fast paced environment
6.
Ability to identify and solve problems
7.
Ability to be flexible and possess a positive
attitude while viewing problems as an opportunity for improvement
8.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in
writing
9.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as
safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals
10. Ability to write
routine reports and correspondence
11. Ability to apply
common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral
or diagram form
12. Ability to deal
with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
13. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision