Manager, Coding - Remote - Nationwide

Remote, Nationwide – Seeking Manager, Coding

Everybody Has A Role To Play In Transforming Healthcare

At Vituity you are part of a larger team that is driven by our purpose to improve lives. We are dedicated to transforming healthcare through our culture by working together to tackle healthcare’s most pressing challenges from the inside.

Join the Vituity Team. At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.” Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

• Manages and monitors a group of 3 to 4 Associate Managers, Coding.
• Manages and monitors coding production in multiple coding platforms.
• Ensures coding productivity and accuracy standards are met by all coders and identifies areas of improvement; promotes growth of the department and initiates coaching and development with those employees not meeting expectations.
• Responsible for coding personnel selection and ensuring optimal staffing.
• Ensures daily coding attainment leading to low days out, WIP (work in process), and month end processing.
• Monitors progress of goal attainment and provides direction and guidance where needed.
• Provides departmental guidance and leadership to Coding Department; creates knowledgeable, informed, and motivated staff through counseling and training.
• Streamlines coding practices by identifying best practices to improve processes.
• Develops staff through sharing of information, direct communication, and leadership that cultivates a proactive, positive, and collaborative environment.
• Assists the Coding Department with documentation requirements and correct coding practices.
• Reviews provider documentation and performs research/reviews coding guidelines. Confers with Compliance Manager as needed.
• Performs analysis of various reports (missed ancillaries, decreased levels, productivity, overtime, etc.) and interfaces with Medical Directors, Managers, Client Services, and takes appropriate actions and follows up as necessary.
• Interacts with Medical and Regional Directors to provide updates on relevant sites issues; participates in conference calls and on-site visits to help promote communication and clarify any coding issues that may arise.
• Notifies and provides feedback to Clinicians of insufficient or ambiguous documentation and requests clarification.
• Coordinates timely paperwork/charts and answers questions for Managers, Client Services, Billing Supervisors, Team Members, and Clinician Education Analysts regarding coding.
• Monitors activities of team members; provides feedback and counsels team members regarding performance, timekeeping, and personnel issues.
• May be asked to travel for business reasons, not exceeding 10% of the time.
• Remains current on coding practices and compliance requirements through reading periodicals and attending coding related conferences.

Required Experience and Competencies

• Associate degree (A.A) or a combination of education and work experience that demonstrates the attainment of the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
• Management or supervisory experience with similar responsibilities required.
• 4 years medical coding experience required.
• Experience in healthcare/coding/billing preferred.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology including basic knowledge of pathology and etiology of disease, body areas and organ systems. 
• Knowledge of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD 10).
• Strong organizational and leadership capabilities.
• Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and training/coaching.
• Work independently as well as maintain productive working relationships throughout many different departments.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Strong ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload; in a deadline-driven, fast paced environment.
• Understanding of and ability to use Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, professional presentation skills, and strong influencing skills.

The Community

Even when you are working remotely, you are an important part of the Vituity Community. We offer plenty of opportunities to engage with other Vitans through a variety of virtual meet-and-greets, events and seminars.

• Monthly wellness events and programs such as yoga, HIIT classes, and more
• Trainings to help support and advance your professional growth
• Team building activities such as virtual scavenger hunts and holiday celebrations
• Flexible work hours
• Opportunities to attend Vituity community events including LGBTQ+ History, Día de los Muertos Celebration, Money Management/Money Relationship, and more

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

• Superior health plan options
• Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Life and AD&D coverage, and more
• Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6% plus discretionary profit-sharing contributions (eligible January following 18 months of service)
• Generous paid time off starting 3-4 weeks’ annually
• Student Loan Refinancing Discounts
• Professional and Career Development Program
• EAP and travel assistance included
• Wellness program
• Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

We are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $79,600 - $99,500, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. This position is also eligible to participate in our annual corporate Success Sharing bonus program, which is based on the company’s annual performance. If you are hired at Vituity, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please speak with a recruiter for more details.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Benefits for part-time and per diem vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more information.

Applicants only. No agencies please.