Hospital Based Coding Manager

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Ensemble is a leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management solutions for health systems, including hospitals and affiliated physician groups. They offer end-to-end revenue cycle solutions as well as a comprehensive suite of point solutions to clients across the country.

Ensemble keeps communities healthy by keeping hospitals healthy. We recognize that healthcare requires a human touch, and we believe that every touch should be meaningful. This is why our people are the most important part of who we are. By empowering them to challenge the status quo, we know they will be the difference!

O.N.E Purpose:

• Customer Obsession: Consistently provide exceptional experiences for our clients, patients, and colleagues by understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations.

• Embracing New Ideas: Continuously innovate by embracing emerging technology and fostering a culture of creativity and experimentation.

• Striving for Excellence: Execute at a high level by demonstrating our “Best in KLAS” Ensemble Difference Principles and consistently delivering outstanding results.

The Opportunity:

CAREER OPPORTUNITY OFFERING:

• Bonus Incentives
• Paid Certifications
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Career Advancement
• This position pays between $76,300 – $114,450 based on experience

The Coding Manager is responsible for the operational coding functions within the Health Information Management Department for the respective markets and acute care facilities. This includes recruitment, planning, organizing, staffing, oversight, orientation, ongoing training, evaluations, coaching, and development of all coding staff. Is responsible for meeting the coding associate Revenue Cycle Goals as determined by the Company while complying with all regulatory and governmental requirements. Assists with the development of strategic and operational coding related goals for the system.

Job Responsibilities:

• Interviews and recruits staff; provides orientation for new employees; prepares staffing schedules, and completes timely mid year and performance reviews.
• Collaborates with the Coding Education and Quality Coordinator to assure on the job training is carried out for all job duties of staff directly under his/her supervision.  Monitors the progress of new employees, ensuring competency has been met.  Provides timely, clear, constructive feedback.
• Responsible for coordinating and managing all activities relative to coding and abstracting of records while ensuring compliance with all regulatory rules and the American Hospital Association (AHA) Official Coding Guidelines, AMA and CMS Coding Guidelines. Maintains knowledge of industry, federal, state, and system requirements and communicates and incorporates such into the day to day activities.
• Monitors productivity in order to ensure that work performance meets standards of the job and assists with resolution of day-to-day problems that may have a negative impact on staff.
• Fosters an environment of professional growth and development by being a "continual learner" and encourages on-going development of others.
• Rewards and coaches employees, and when necessary, administers disciplinary action for infractions of Ensemble Policies.
• Conducts regular update meetings for staff to ensure that all employees receive appropriate communication regarding departmental, hospital, market, and company changes/events.
• Establishes and maintains effective, collaborative working relationships with members of the Medical Staff, Executive Team, Revenue Cycle Leadership, other ancillary departments and peers.
• Provides a harmonious working relationship, promoting empowerment, that also inspires, motivates and models supportive behaviors, that result in higher level of productivity and an atmosphere of teamwork.
• Assists in the development of Revenue Cycle goals, objectives, and policies/procedures, and participates in various committees on an as needed basis as the subject matter expert for coding related issues.

Required Experience:

• 5-7 years of coding and leadership experience
• Extensive knowledge/experience in IP and OP Facility coding and the ability to provide education/support to coding team and providers.   
• Previous management experience in Coding preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of Diagnosis Related Group, (DRG) and All Pat
• Extensive knowledge of coding guidelines and payer specific requirements.
• Working knowledge of electronic medical records, (EMR,) coding software, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Satisfactory completion of Anatomy and Physiology as well as Medical Terminology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex coding requirements with others.
• Ability to function under continual deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize projects efficiently.
• Demonstrated advanced usage of AI and the management of teams using AI to lean in to process and technological improvements, to include the exploration, experimentation, and application of AI.
• This is a remote position; however, candidates must be willing and able to travel to and work onsite at client, temporary, or corporate office locations as business needs require.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Experience

Licensure/Certification Required:

Candidates must have and keep current at least one of the following professional certifications (CPC, CPMA or CCS Preferred):

• CPC (Certified Professional Coder)
• CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist-Phys Based)
• CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)
• CMPA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor)
• RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)
• RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)

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Join an award-winning company

Five-time winner of “Best in KLAS” 2020-2022, 2024-2025

Black Book Research's Top Revenue Cycle Management Outsourcing Solution 2021-2024

22 Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) MAP Awards for High Performance in Revenue Cycle 2019-2024

Leader in Everest Group's RCM Operations PEAK Matrix Assessment 2024

Clarivate Healthcare Business Insights (HBI) Revenue Cycle Awards for strong performance 2020, 2022-2023

Energage Top Workplaces USA 2022-2024

Fortune Media Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2024

Monster Top Workplace for Remote Work 2024

Great Place to Work certified 2023-2024

• Innovation
• Work-Life Flexibility
• Leadership
• Purpose + Values

Bottom line, we believe in empowering people and giving them the tools and resources needed to thrive. A few of those include:

• Associate Benefits –  We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial health of you and your family, including healthcare, time off, retirement, and well-being programs. 
• Our Culture – Ensemble is a place where associates can do their best work and be their best selves. We put people first, last and always. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, growth, and innovation.  
• Growth – We invest in your professional development. Each associate will earn a professional certification relevant to their field and can obtain tuition reimbursement. 
• Recognition – We offer quarterly and annual incentive programs for all employees who go beyond and keep raising the bar for themselves and the company. 

Ensemble is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  Ensemble also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Due to business, operational, payroll, and regulatory requirements, this position is limited to individuals who reside and are authorized to work within the United States. Applications generated from outside the United States will not be considered.  Individuals may reapply when located within the United States.

Ensemble provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you require accommodation in the application process, please contact TA@ensemblehp.com.

This posting addresses state specific requirements to provide pay transparency.  Compensation decisions consider many job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location; knowledge; skills; relevant experience; education; licensure; internal equity; time in position.  A candidate entry rate of pay does not typically fall at the minimum or maximum of the role’s range.

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