Assistant Director Coding-HIM - Cox Health

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• Benefits
  • Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical/Vision/Dental and more!
    • No cost eCare visits
    • Employer-provided mental health services for employees and eligible family members
  • Retirement with employer match up to 5%
  • Tuition discounts and reimbursement available for continuing your education
  • CoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discounts
• Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Coding, the Manager/Assistant Director of Coding & HIM is responsible for the daily operations for both the acute and ambulatory services within CoxHealth. This will include professional, inpatient and outpatient for all hospitals and clinics. The Assistant Director will work directly with the coding supervisors, and be a point of contact for the service line they are responsible for leading. This includes managing relationships and facilitating processes and questions for the physicians and other areas our department supports. It is expected to work closely with Coding Director and support in department strategy, mentorship, tactics and improvement efforts.

Skills

• Must be able to work effectively with staff, public and external agencies.

• Medical Terminology

• Proficient in CPT/HCPCS coding, ICD, Medicare guidelines, medical terminology and claims processing.

• Must have the ability to take initiative and to exercise good judgement and decision-making

• Problem solving

• Critical thinking, conflict management, negotiation and personal development

Job Requirements

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree OR 8 years related experience in lieu of degree.

Experience

• Required: At least 2 years’ leadership in Coding/HIM or related experience.

Skills

• Must be able to work effectively with staff, public and external agencies.

• Medical Terminology

• Proficient in CPT/HCPCS coding, ICD, Medicare guidelines, medical terminology and claims processing.

• Must have the ability to take initiative and to exercise good judgement and decision-making

• Problem solving

• Critical thinking, conflict management, negotiation and personal development

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required: CPC, RHIT, CCS, COC or CIC (must be obtained within 3 months of hire)

Preferred: CPPM or RHIA