HIM Coding Manager-Full time Remote

About the position

Join our team! Remote, full-time HIM Coding Manager needed! The Coding Manager supports Coding and CDI day-to-day operations related to the development, implementation, maintenance of, and adherence to policies and procedures covering coding and reimbursement. The Coding Manager is responsible for supervision of the HIM Coders and CDI staff to ensure productivity, collaboration and adherence to goals and compliance. The Coding manager will manage all coding and coding related processes and Coding education. The Coding manager will implement\\maintain an effective CDI program. Strong knowledge of coding guidelines (ICD10 CMS/PCS, CPT MS-DRG) and regulatory requirements. Excellent leadership, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills required. Required CCS credentials at minimum, several years in coding, CDI, HIM and proven leadership/and management experience. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician, Registered Health Information Management Administrator, or highly experienced in data coordination and reporting, information systems support and skilled in Microsoft Professional suite. Experience: Minimum of five years' experience in a data management/coordinator type position. Associate's degree in health information management preferred. SALARY RANGE ‎\$76,460.80 to \$112,444.80/hour Entry salary dependent upon education, skill set, and experience. BENEFITS Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care. Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence. Tuition Assistance Available Retirement Plan 401(a) Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions. Employee Assistance Program Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s) Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability. Loan Repayment: Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! APPLICATION SUBMISSION END DATE This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. About Us Located between Aspen and Vail, along the Colorado River, Glenwood Springs is a mecca for outdoor adventures in our beautiful mountains. When you are looking to relax, we also have the largest hot springs pool in the world. As a community with a population of about 10,000, Glenwood Springs is an ideal size. Valley View Hospital offers exceptional benefits, including a robust health and dental plan; vision and life insurance; defined contribution pension plan; 403(b); and generous accrual of vacation/sick days. Relocation and other financial assistance may apply, along with many more employee perks. At Valley View, our mission is to provide convenient, connected care to the communities of Western Colorado with scope, technology, and expertise that are rarely found in regional hospitals. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Responsibilities

  • supports Coding and CDI day-to-day operations related to the development, implementation, maintenance of, and adherence to policies and procedures covering coding and reimbursement
  • supervision of the HIM Coders and CDI staff to ensure productivity, collaboration and adherence to goals and compliance
  • manage all coding and coding related processes and Coding education
  • implement\\maintain an effective CDI program

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of coding guidelines (ICD10 CMS/PCS, CPT MS-DRG) and regulatory requirements
  • Excellent leadership, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills required
  • Required CCS credentials at minimum, several years in coding, CDI, HIM and proven leadership/and management experience
  • Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician, Registered Health Information Management Administrator, or highly experienced in data coordination and reporting, information systems support and skilled in Microsoft Professional suite
  • Minimum of five years' experience in a data management/coordinator type position

Nice-to-haves

  • Associate's degree in health information management preferred

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
  • Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care
  • Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence
  • Tuition Assistance Available
  • Retirement Plan 401(a)
  • Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
  • Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
  • Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability
  • Loan Repayment: Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
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