Medical Coding Supervisor (Remote)

Job Summary

The Coding Supervisor is responsible to oversee and assist the Coding Specialists team to ensure compliance with processes. Provide training and tools needed to work productively, accurately and within compliance.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

Monitor Key Performance Indicators and individual teammate performance and behavior; Supervise, coach, discipline and take necessary action to facilitate achievement of performance targets as well as alignment with company policies

Continually review department processes to determine ways to increase productivity and identify process opportunity trends and recommend ways to improve efficiencies

Interact with internal teammates, corporate customers and/or clients to ensure high levels of responsiveness in order to complete billing

Organize and develop teammate schedules; Review timecards to ensure accuracy

Investigate reports involving communication break-down or lack of cooperation to provide routine, necessary information

Develop and implement standard operating procedures to address areas of opportunities based on identified trends to improve efficiency of the process used in performing tasks; Develop strategies for meeting department objectives

Complete required QA spot checks reviews per week and provide feedback to staff; Collaborate with the QA Department to identify training needs

Collaborate with Management and Training & Development to determine appropriate instructional methods and formulate teaching outline, checklist and manuals

Supervise implementation of new bases/programs/clients to ensure smooth, timely, and effective processing of accounts

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations related to patient account service activities

Other duties as assigned

Additional Job Requirements

Regular schedule attendance

Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling - 30%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees in the Coding Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

For Exempt:

Supervisors that carry out these responsibilities for two or more employees will have significant input in hiring and termination decisions.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

BA Degree from four year college or technical school; preferredor equivalent combination of education and experience

7-10 years leadership/supervisory and training experience; preferred

Coding experience; required (10) Years

Advanced knowledge of ICD-10, HCPCS, and CPT coding conventions and guidelines; required

Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations regarding HIPAA, collections, filing insurance claims, and filing for reimbursement from federal health care programs; required

Knowledge of medical and billing terminology; required

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels

Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines

Advanced customer service and phone skills

Strong ability to manage several projects concurrently

Ability to analyze and/or organize complex information with broad direction, identifies trends and collaborate with various levels of management to develop schedules, procedures, and systems

Computer Skills

Advanced with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Power

Point and Outlook

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Certified Ambulance Coder (CAC) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC); required

Certified Ambulance Compliance Officer (CACO); preferred

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification and Training; preferred

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)