The Outpatient/Provider Coding Supervisor’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the oversight and management of day-to-day activities of outpatient clinic and provider coding areas for professional and/or facility billing. This position oversees employee productivity, quality of work, and attendance. This position ensures that relevant policies, procedures, and laws are followed and may assist in the review and development of departmental policies and procedures.
University of Utah Job ID# PRN20919B- 00209 - Univ Medical Billing – Oper
COMPENSATION: $28.00 to $32.00/hour
WORK SCHEDULE: Full time/days.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Functions:
1. Directs, supervises, and evaluates the work activities of coding personnel.
2. Prioritizes daily work activities, evaluates outcomes, and recommends appropriate changes to the manager.
3. Serves as a resource to identify, research, and resolve problems and complaints.
4. Establishes work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space and equipment availability.
5. Assists in the recruitment and hiring of personnel.
6. Directs and manages employee training.
7. Monitors work quality and employee productivity to ensure adherence to department standards.
8. Reviews, analyzes, and reports on activities and data to improve service utilization.
9. Accesses and researches coding related databases to obtain coding and billing guidelines.
10. Facilitates educational meetings, internal and external.
11. Communicates information from meetings regarding provider concerns/reviews to coding staff.
12. Performs the duties of Coder levels I, II, and III as needed.
13. May assist in the review and development of departmental policies and procedures.
14. May participate in employee performance evaluations.
Incumbents in this position should be able to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Position requires American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) recognized certification such as: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H), Certified Professional Coder-Payor (CPC-P), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist–Physician Based (CCS- P), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or other specialty certification indicated by the department. Departments may prefer specific certifications over others.
Three years coding, clinical or billing experience and three years of progressively responsible supervisory experience or equivalency required.
Demonstrated knowledge of clinical documentation requirements related to regulatory and reimbursement rules and regulations, reimbursement systems (federal, state and payer specific), and health insurance processing is required. Proficiency with computer software such as Microsoft Word and Excel, and effective human relations and communication skills are also required. Some areas may require knowledge of CMS, AMA and AHA coding and billing guidelines.
Incumbents in this position must maintain their Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) as required by the issuing coding organization.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
PLEASE APPLY ONLINE THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SYSTEM TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS JOB:
http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/93447
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Cr., Rm 135, (801) 581-8365 (V/TDD), for further information or to request an accommodation. The University of Utah is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.