Assistant Director Coding

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 Overall Physical Demands Material Handling Occasional Squat Lifting 30 Pounds Bilateral Carry 30 Pounds Unilateral Carry 15 Pounds Pushing 10 Pounds Pulling 10 Pounds Repetitive Functional Activities Never Occasional Frequent Constant Walking X Above Shoulder Reach X Bending X Stairs X Forward Reach X Ladder X Squatting X Fine Motor Coordination X Static Balance X Sustained Squatting X Dynamic Balance X Gross Motor Coordination X Repetitive Kneeling X Sustained Kneeling X Simple Grasp X Crawling X Firm Grasp X Pinching X Sit/Stand Hrs per Day Hrs at One Time Sit 8 hours 2 hours Stand 4 hours 1 hour Sedentary job demands Material Handling Occasional Squat Lifting 30 Pounds Bilateral Carry 30 Pounds Unilateral Carry 15 Pounds Pushing 10 Pounds Pulling 10 Pounds Repetitive Functional Activities Never Occasional Frequent Constant Walking X Above Shoulder Reach X Bending X Stairs X Position Competencies: Competencies are essential skills needed to be successful in a position. These competencies are required to help the department maintain a high level of productivity and success. Each competency will be evaluated by observation. If evaluated by another method i.e. simulation, discussion or post test please note in the comment box below each corresponding competency. Knowledge of legal issues in all aspects of operations to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and rights of all customers. Continuously strives to accomplish all leadership goals as set. Continuously reviews and maintains DNFC numbers within scope of control to expected goal as set. Ensures oversight for Coding Service Line relative to industry standards and adheres to standards. Works to assist in process improvement processes by possessing extensive knowledge of the current revenue cycle management system. Oversight of System-Wide coding responsibilities within service line. Responsible for oversite and development of Coding leadership team. Able to pull and use statistical data from different systems to determine trends.
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