Director of Coding - remote

Director of Coding

Remote

Become an Assembler! We are looking for a Director of Coding to join our Physician RCM Services division. If you are looking for a company that is focused on being the best in the industry, love being challenged, and make a direct impact on our business, then look no further! We are adding to our motivated team that pride themselves on being client-focused, biased to action, improving together, and insistent on excellence and integrity.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Vice President, and General Manager of Physician RCM.

‍What you’ll do

• Oversee the daily operations of the coding department including workload and staffing;hiring, disciplining, and performance appraisals;training;and monitoring quality of work.
• Develop long-range and short-term goals, objectives, plans, and programs and ensure they are implemented.
• Assist in planning, developing, and controlling the budget, including staffing costs, and operations of the coding unit.
• Evaluate the impact of innovations and changes in programs, policies, and procedures for the coding department. Design and implement systems and methods to improve data accessibility.
• Identify, assess, and resolve problems. Prepares administrative reports.
• Conduct and oversee coding audit efforts and coordinate monitoring of coding accuracy and documentation adequacy. Ensure timely submission of claims and communicate with account managers on escalations.
• Detect non-compliant issues through thorough auditing and monitoring processes. Outline the nature of corrective action plans to address these issues. Conduct follow-up audits to ensure compliance and report the outcomes. Present findings and corrective measures to the Directors and the Compliance Officer.
• Conduct trend analyses to identify patterns and variations in coding practices and case-mix-index.
• When necessary, review claim denials and rejections pertaining to coding and medical necessity issues and implement corrective action plans (such as educational programs) to prevent similar denials and rejections from recurring.
• Provide strategic leadership to enhance the effectiveness of the coding and compliance program, serving as a facilitator, liaison, and motivator to drive success.
• Stay updated on changes in coding regulations and implement necessary changes.
• Prepare and release weekly reporting on issues pending clinic review.
• Host training sessions with coding staff and AR staff.
• Serve as main point of contact for coding questions for management staff.
• Effectively present data, trends, and performance metrics to clients and internal Leadership as required.
• Other tasks and projects as needed and required.What we’re looking for
  • Knowledge and understanding of coding for multiple specialties including but not limited to Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Podiatry, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Cardiology, Urgent Care, Pain Management, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Anesthesiology, ENT Surgery, Ophthalmology, Behavioral Health, Radiology, and Oncology etc.
  • AAPC Certified (or equivalent with AHIMA)
  • 5+ years of experience with professional fee coding/ambulatory care coding
  • Proven executive/client presence;the ability to present to executive-level leaders is needed.
  • Experience and background in Physician Professional Billing highly preferred.
  • Candidates must have experience in supervising staff and overseeing workflow functions.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel are required.
  • Some limited travel may be required.
  • Qualified candidates must have a professional working environment in their home including phone and internet access.
  • Ability to function well in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer. Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 10pounds at times.Why join the team?
    • Be part of something special! We are growing both organically and through acquisitions.
    • Career growth –your next role with Assembly might not be created yet and we are waiting for your help to chart the way!
    • Ongoing training and development programs.
    • An environment that values transparency
    • Competitive Benefit Packages available, Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off to enjoy your time away from the office.