Medical Coding Manager

Medical Associates is hiring a Medical Coding Manager
. This is a full-time position requiring a high-level of flexibility, independent thinking and the ability to work autonomously. People management and medical coding experience preferred.

Core business hours for this position are Monday - Friday, between the hours of 7:30am and 5:00pm with flexibility to attend meetings outside core business hours on occasion.

• Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing)
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program (29 days off/year)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.

• Manage the selection, training, development, performance evaluation and performance
  concerns for direct reports. Ensure adequate staffing, effectiveness of staff, and
  appropriate delivery of services.
• Assist coding, clinical, ancillary departments, and business office staff by answering
  questions and providing them with information to assist them in correct coding and
  billing procedures as well as direct coding compliance educational programs for coding
  staff, clinical staff, and providers.
• Monitor guidelines from Federal, State and Commercial payers for appropriate coding.
  Direct and perform chart audits for coding per direction of the compliance plan, including
  clinic and Heath Plan business.
• Manage claims scrubber error reports and work queues. Responsible for all coding rules
  in Clinic’s claim scrubber product.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Experience: Three to five years of similar or related experience. Understands regulatory
requirements and standards (Medicare, Medicaid, OIG, etc) and can interpret Medicare regulations. Knowledge of CPT, HCPCs, ICD-9/ICD-10 coding and compliance. Management experience preferred.

Education: Equivalent to a two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of
study or certification at a business or trade school. RHIT or RHIA certification
preferred. Coding certification such as CPC is required.

Interpersonal

Skills:

The ability to motivate or influence others is a material part of the job, requiring a significant level of diplomacy and trust. Obtaining cooperation (internally
and/or externally) is an important part of the job.

Other

Skills:

Strong analytical and problem solving abilities and techniques along with
excellent communication.