Manager - Hospital Coding Operations
Primary Location Pasadena, California
Worker Location Flexible
Job Number 1271068 Date posted 04/19/2024
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Description:
Bears regional responsibility for managing hospital coding operations, to include: assessing operational staffing needs in order to ensure the compliance and timeliness of coded patient records; performing, reviewing and assisting with coder education, audits and training needs in order to ensure the quality of same records; and developing and maintaining effective policies, procedures, systems and working relationships with other regional and hospital departments, medical staff and external regulatory and reporting entities while functioning as the coding liaison and coding subject matter expert.
Job Summary:
Bears regional responsibility for managing hospital coding operations, to include: assessing operational staffing needs in order to ensure the compliance and timeliness of coded patient records; performing, reviewing and assisting with coder education, audits and training needs in order to ensure the quality of same records; and developing and maintaining effective policies, procedures, systems and working relationships with other regional and hospital departments, medical staff and external regulatory and reporting entities while functioning as the coding liaison and coding subject matter expert.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Accomplishes assigned daily management functions of the regional coding operations department, in order to ensure the quality of coded patient records through performing, reviewing and assisting with coder education, audits and training needs
- Utilizes all available management tools such as the inventory report to continuously assess daily departmental operational needs in order to ensure that staffing needs are adequate for completion of coded patient records according to established guidelines and within established timeframes.
- Manages, coordinates and provides leadership to the coding and coding support staff.
- Conducts performance evaluations and resolves grievances for direct reports and other assigned staff.
- Manages and resolves human resource, employee and department safety and risk management issues.
- Ensures effective use of patient health information data by providing statistical analysis and reports, and by consulting with other departments who utilize such data for management, quality, utilization, research, and other vital functions.
- Ensures that goals and services provided by Regional Hospital Coding Operations are aligned with organizational priorities.
- Coordinates, and implements projects and/or programs to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of coding operations.
- Provides effective financial management and efficient use of resources.
- Participates in the budget planning and preparation process of assigned work units to meet fiscal goals.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum three (3) years of experience supervising a multidisciplinary coding staff of non-exempt and entry level employees.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience implementing coding policies and regulations as well as applying coding procedures.
Education
- Bachelors degree in Business, Health Information Management, Health Informatics; OR four (4) years of directly related experience.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
- Certified Coding Specialist
Additional Requirements:
- Possess proficiency in a variety of software applications such as MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Able to effectively coordinate multiple projects, use time management skills and exercise independent judgment.
- Able to adapt to shifting priorities; perform as a team player, and operate in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
- Possess strong customer service and interpersonal skills required to communicate effectively internally and externally with all levels of management.
- Must be able to effectively work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience as a director, manager or supervisor of a coding or Health Information Management department.
- Bachelors degree in Business, Health Information Management / Informatics or Masters Degree preferred.
Primary Location: California,Pasadena,Walnut Center - Regional Offices
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri,
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Flexible
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-SCAL-01|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports
Department: Regional Offices - Pasadena - RevCycle lntegrtt Cdr Tmg/Aud - 0808
Pay Range: $112300 - $145310 / year
The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: No
Flexible: Work location is on-site at a KP location, with the flexibility to work from home.
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
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Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
