Supervisor Coding

Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California, Arizona and Nevada. Today, Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.

***This position is remote within California.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Coding Manager, the Coding Supervisor is accountable for the efficient and effective operation of their designated Coding and Data Entry teams.

Responsibilities may include:
- Responsible for overseeing all functions of the assigned team related to professional coding and data entry.
- Supervises staff by assigning work accordingly to maximize productivity and ensure encounters are coded correctly.
- Responsible for writing procedures and job aids consistent with established Dignity Health Medical Foundation policies.
- Updates assigned staff on CMS transmittals, Med Learn Matters, stare regulation changes, and payer specific policy changes.
- Under the direction of the Coding Manager ensures all regulatory, HIPAA, Health and Safety, and other compliance directives meet standards.
- Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and supervising training of employees per Dignity Health Medical Foundation standards.
- Meets with staff on a regular basis to ensure staff are meeting assigned goals.
- Responsible for appraisals of work performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving issues per Dignity Health Medical Foundation policies and procedures.
- Works with the Coding Manager to ensure all staff have the resources needed to effectively complete their work.
- Reviews staff audit results and supervises education to ensure all staff meet quality standards.
- Completes staff time cards each pay period.
- Researches and works with staff on external education opportunities to receive additional training and continued education.
- Monitors coding related dentials and ensures staff are working them in the designated timeframes to maximize reimbursement.
- Trends coding related denials to identify areas of process improvement for the Dignity Health Medical Foundation revenue cycle.
- Works with staff and providers to provide education on coding and billing requirements for clinical documentation improvement and better change capture processes.
- Works in collaboration with Accounts Receivable team to ensure charge corrections are completed when identified through coding reviews.

Minimum Qualifications:

- 6 years professional fee coding experience. 2-3 years of Sr Coder and/or supervisory experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- CPC or CCS-P Certification
- Must have and maintain an in-depth knowledge of CPT, ICD and HCPCS coding guidelines

Preferred Qualifications:

- GECB/IDX and Cerner experience