Supervisor Coding (Outpatient) Hybrid

At Houston Methodist, the Supervisor Coding position is responsible for the supervision of correct coding conventions to inpatients, hospital outpatients, and ambulatory visits. The Supervisor is responsible for supervising staff process of abstracting diagnoses and procedures from hospital and physician office records and performing quality assurance and oversight to coding staff. The Supervisor has responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the coders by monitoring productivity, workflows, quality and timeliness of coding activities as well as necessary coverage and back up at month and year end. The Supervisor supervises the coding department in relation to the following: staffing, distribution of work assignments, modern technology information, reviewing and analyzing reimbursement trends, and assisting in providing education for physicians and revenue cycle staff. Additional responsibilities include supervising, tracking appropriate metrics and facilitating policies and procedures to maximize reimbursement while maintaining patient and physician satisfaction and adherence to compliance policies.

The supervisor position responsibilities include overseeing the daily work activities of the work unit/department staff, ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence and efficiency. This position trains and supervises staff while maintaining adequate staffing levels and budget compliance. The supervisor position contributes to staffing decisions such as hiring, coaching and counseling employees on work-related performance. This position assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment. Other duties for the supervisor position include participating in performance improvement activities, as well as providing support for department management to achieve operational goals. This position may also perform staff duties and responsibilities as needed.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• Must have one of the following:
•    • RHIT - Certified Health Information Technician (AHIMA)
•    • RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator (AHIMA)
•    • CCS - Certified Coding Specialist (AHIMA)
•    • CPC - Certified Professional Coder (AAPC)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate through a variety of channels with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles; engages the recipient(s) and helps them understand and retain the message

• Demonstrates the ability to interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization

• Demonstrates leadership qualities and critical thinking through self-direction initiative, effective interpersonal skills, and oral/written communication skills

• Ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities; and recommend solutions

• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace

• Thorough understanding of CPT/ICD-9/ICD-10-DX/ICD-10-PCS coding, MS-DRG, APR-DRG and APC assignment systems

• Thorough understanding of managed care contracting, third party and governmental payers, billing and compliance regulations, and computerized billing and collection management systems

• Expert knowledge of official coding guidelines, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, and pharmacology

• Proficient with electronic encoder application and electronic health record systems

• Extensive computer knowledge and proficient in Microsoft Office product

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.