Lead Coding Specialist
Lead Coding Specialist
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Job Description
Overview:
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
- Oversees a team of coders to ensure project deadlines are met.
- Reviews and approves coding standards and guidelines for the team.
- Collaborates with other departments to gather requirements for coding projects.
- Provides technical guidance and support to junior coders.
- Monitors coding quality and accuracy to maintain high standards.
- Implements process improvements to enhance coding efficiency.
Education Requirement:
- As required by listed licensure and/or certification requirement.
- Associate Degree preferred.
Licensure Requirement:
(not specified)
Certifications:
RHIT RHIA CPC CCS CCS-P or COC required.
Skills:
- Good working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
- Must possess high degree of professional competency for coding accuracy in all details and must possess a self directed work ethic.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong problem-solving collaboration and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively and professionally under pressure.
- Intermediary skills in MS Office: Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook required.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities and deadlines.
- Analytical and organizational skills a must for analyzing clinical information and data.
Experience:
- 7 years professional or facility coding experience with documented education in anatomy physiology and medical terminology required.
- Pediatric coding and billing preferred.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: (none specified)
FREQUENTLY: Decision Making Problem solving
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Computer skills Depth perception Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Peripheral vision Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near Sitting
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
(not specified)
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
