Supervisor Coding

Allegheny Health Network Coding Supervisor

Primarily responsible for assisting the Coding Manager within the Coding Department. Assists in the management of daily operational processes, including : optimization of work assignments, timekeeping and supervision responsibilities of team, providing technical expertise for coding content and functions within the department. The supervisor is responsible for the analysis and assessment of data relating to coding. Acting as an internal consultant, the supervisor provides essential quality reports, advice and improvement recommendations to management along all service lines. Identifies work flow issues and solutions, training needs, works special projects, resolves claim / account issues and technical problems and communicates / escalates root cause issues as appropriate. Works closely with the Coding Manager to provide accurate, critical information for identification of areas needing immediate attention to improve revenue results. Monitors daily workflow, reassigns work as needed and monitors staff productivity as required to achieve key revenue cycle performances indicators. This supervisor will facilitate a climate of teamwork.

Essential responsibilities include : supervising coders, assisting with training new staff, counsels staff on performance and assists with managing workload goals and standards of performance; assisting coding manager with scheduling, payroll, work queue assignment, and physician education; assisting with production coding when and where needed; building strong relations and facilitating productive communication between key stakeholders and core support departments; organizing, delegating, monitoring and measuring special projects to ensure they are completed timely and accurately; identifying, quantifying and monitoring account detail or workflow processes for barriers, making process improvements or initiating courses of action for problem resolution; and performing other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications include : an associate's degree in a health information related field or 4 years of experience in lieu of associate's degree; 3 years experience as a production coder related to the coding team being supervised; excellent organizational and project management skills; 1 year in a leadership type role or a similar role in oversight of staff and / or processes; and professional coding certification.

Pay range minimum : $30.10; pay range maximum : $46.65. Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate's qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.