At NorthBay Health, the Manager of Professional Coding is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of professional coding staff, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies. This role focuses on optimizing coding accuracy, productivity, and reimbursement while ensuring adherence to documentation and billing regulations. The Manager collaborates closely with physicians, billing teams, compliance officers, and revenue cycle leadership to uphold coding integrity and support revenue optimization. Additionally, they provide expertise in front-end best practice coding operations and drive the ongoing development of coding staff to meet the needs of current and emerging specialty areas. This role also assists providers in interpreting and applying coding requirements, rules, and regulations to ensure compliance and accuracy.
At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.
Education:
- Bachelors Degree or 15 years of supervisory/managerial experience with increasing responsibility and complexity in Ambulatory/Professional Fee coding.
Licensure/Certification:
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist Physician (CCS-P), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or AAPCs Certified Professional Coder (CPC*) credential.
Experience:
- 3-5 years of progressively responsible supervisory/management experience in revenue cycle operations and/or practice management.
- Active experience in implementing and supporting healthcare information systems.
Skills:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge and experience with personal computers and healthcare IT systems.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to set priorities, work independently, and lead effectively.
- Proven ability to lead teams in policy and procedure compliance, with auditing skills for coding quality and compliance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of electronic and paper medical records, electronic health information trends, and operations.
Interpersonal Skills:
- Demonstrates the True North values: Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. Exhibits mature and independent judgment, leadership, creativity, flexibility, and tact.
Compensation:
- $140k to $150k based on experience and role responsibilities.
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