Medical Coding Manager

Kforce is seeking an experienced HIM Coding Manager for a prominent client in New Hampshire. Relocation will be handled on a case by case basis. This job requires the individual to: * Perform all hiring, training, coaching and evaluations of employees * Conduct interviews of qualified applicants and checks references, makes job offers * Conduct annual evaluations of employees, assessing their competence and performance level at their assigned tasks * Conduct training for new employees or for new procedures * Coach employees when problems have been documented in performance, competence or behaviors * Develop corrective action plans as needed * Ensure the timely and accurate coding and abstracting of inpatient and outpatient medical records * Trains and advise the coding staff on the correct use of ICD-9-CM and HCPCS (CPT) coding * Assure the quality of coded and abstracted data, through continuous quality monitoring and chart audits * Ensure section productivity meets established standards and the coding and abstracting functions remain current * Code as needed or as time permits * Perform various managerial functions * Ensure policies and procedures for coding and abstracting are up-to-date * Demonstrate working knowledge of ClinTrac abstracting application * Assume miscellaneous delegated managerial responsibilities * Maintain timely and appropriate communication with the Director and subordinates * Maintains required personnel documentation * Instruct new physicians and allied health personnel on coding and documentation policies * Attend mandatory and voluntary educational programs * Support the mission of Health Information Management * Maintain interest and commitment to department goals * Work with staff to set departmental and individual goals consistent with the mission * Involves self and staff in departmental and interdisciplinary process improvement initiatives Salary Range: $70 to 75K (Based on experience) Requirements: Minimum Requirements: * Registered Health Information Technician/Administrator (RHIT/RHIA) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) * Minimum of 5 years of coding experience in ICD-9-CM and CPT4 for inpatient and outpatient (including emergency department) records in an acute care hospital * Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Coding Supervisor, Coding Manager, or HIM Manager of an acute care hospital * Proven strong project management skills * Must have initiative to work effectively without constant supervision and direction * Must be able to meet all deadlines

Please refer to job code 1696TAF950777P199 when responding to this ad.

Category:	Healthcare/Social Services
	> General Healthcare
Location:	New York, NY
County:	New York County
ZIP Code:	10001
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Kforce Inc.
Phone:	email only please
Fax:	email only please