Cardiology Coding Manager

Thank you for considering a career at Ensemble Health Partners Ensemble Health Partners is a leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management solutions for health systems, including hospitals and affiliated physician groups. They offer end-to-end revenue cycle solutions as well as a comprehensive suite of point solutions to clients across the country. Ensemble keeps communities healthy by keeping hospitals healthy. We recognize that healthcare requires a human touch, and we believe that every touch should be meaningful. This is why our people are the most important part of who we are. By empowering them to challenge the status quo, we know they will be the difference O.N.E Purpose Customer Obsession: Consistently provide exceptional experiences for our clients, patients, and colleagues by understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations. Embracing New Ideas: Continuously innovate by embracing emerging technology and fostering a culture of creativity and experimentation. Striving for Excellence: Execute at a high level by demonstrating our “Best in KLAS” Ensemble Difference Principles and consistently delivering outstanding results. The Opportunity CAREER OPPORTUNITY OFFERING: Bonus Incentives Paid Certifications Tuition Reimbursement Comprehensive Benefits Career Advancement This position pays between $76,300 to $114,450 annually based on experience Job Description The Cardiology Coding Manager is responsible for the operational coding functions within the Health Information Management Department for the respective markets and acute care facilities. This includes recruitment, planning, organizing, staffing, oversight, orientation, ongoing training, evaluations, coaching, and development of all coding staff. Is responsible for meeting the coding associate Revenue Cycle Goals as determined by the Company while complying with all regulatory and governmental requirements. Assists with the development of strategic and operational coding related goals for the system. Job Responsibilities Interviews and recruits staff; provides orientation for new employees; prepares staffing schedules, and completes timely mid year and performance reviews. Collaborates with the Coding Education and Quality Coordinator to assure on the job training is carried out for all job duties of staff directly under his/her supervision. Monitors the progress of new employees, ensuring competency has been met. Provides timely, clear, constructive feedback. Responsible for coordinating and managing all activities relative to coding and abstracting of records while ensuring compliance with all regulatory rules and the American Hospital Association (AHA) Official Coding Guidelines. Maintains knowledge of industry, federal, state, and system requirements and communicates and incorporates such into the day to day activities. Monitors productivity in order to ensure that work performance meets standards of the job and assists with resolution of day-to-day problems that may have a negative impact on staff. Fosters an environment of professional growth and development by being a "continual learner" and encourages on-going development of others. Rewards and coaches employees, and when necessary, administers disciplinary action for infractions of Mercy Policies. Conducts regular update meetings for staff to ensure that all employees receive appropriate communication regarding departmental, hospital, market, and company changes/events. Establishes and maintains effective, collaborative working relationships with members of the Medical Staff, Executive Team, Revenue Cycle Leadership, other ancillary departments and peers. Provides a harmonious working relationship, promoting empowerment, that also inspires, motivates and models supportive behaviors, that result in higher level of productivity and an atmosphere of teamwork. Assists in the development of Revenue Cycle goals, objectives, and policies/procedures, and participates in various committees on an as needed basis as the subject matter expert for coding related issues. Experience We Love 5-7 years of coding and leadership experience Extensive knowledge/experience in physician coding with expert knowledge in Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Cardiothoracic/Vascular coding specialty and the ability to provide education/support to coding team and providers. Previous management experience in Coding preferred. Extensive knowledge of coding guidelines and payer specific requirements. Working knowledge of electronic medical records, (EMR,) coding software, and Microsoft Office applications. Satisfactory completion of Anatomy and Physiology as well as Medical Terminology. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex coding requirements with others. Ability to function under continual deadlines. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize projects efficiently. Minimum Education Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Experience Licensure/Certification Required Candidates must have and keep current at least one of the following professional certifications (CPC, CPMA or CCS Preferred). Preference given to candidates with the following AAPC specialty certifications: CCC (Certified Cardiology Coder) or CCVTC (Certified Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Coder) CPC (Certified Professional Coder) CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist-Phys Based) CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) CMPA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor) RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) Ensemble Health Partners is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Ensemble Health Partners also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. 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