Manager - Regional Hospital Coding Operations - Pasadena, United States - Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente

Verified Company

Pasadena, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Job Summary:

Essential Responsibilities:

Accomplishes assigned daily management functions of the regional coding operations department, in order to ensure the quality of coded patient records through performing, reviewing and assisting with coder education, audits and training needs
Utilizes all available management tools such as the inventory report to continuously assess daily departmental operational needs in order to ensure that staffing needs are adequate for completion of coded patient records according to established guidelines and within established timeframes.
Manages, coordinates and provides leadership to the coding and coding support staff.
Conducts performance evaluations and resolves grievances for direct reports and other assigned staff.
Manages and resolves human resource, employee and department safety and risk management issues.
Ensures effective use of patient health information data by providing statistical analysis and reports, and by consulting with other departments who utilize such data for management, quality, utilization, research, and other vital functions.
Ensures that goals and services provided by Regional Hospital Coding Operations are aligned with organizational priorities.
Coordinates, and implements projects and/or programs to improve the quality and costeffectiveness of coding operations.
Provides effective financial management and efficient use of resources.
Participates in the budget planning and preparation process of assigned work units to meet fiscal goals.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Minimum three (3) years of experience supervising a multidisciplinary coding staff of nonexempt and entry level employees.

Education

Bachelors degree in Business, Health Information Management, Health Informatics; OR four (4) years of directly related experience.
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

Certified Coding Specialist

Additional Requirements:

Able to effectively coordinate multiple projects, use time management skills and exercise independent judgment.
Able to adapt to shifting priorities; perform as a team player, and operate in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
Possess strong customer service and interpersonal skills required to communicate effectively internally and externally with all levels of management.
Must be able to effectively work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience as a director, manager or supervisor of a coding or Health Information Management department.
Bachelors degree in Business, Health Information Management / Informatics or Masters Degree preferred.

PrimaryLocation :
California,Pasadena,Walnut Center - Regional Offices

HoursPerWeek : 40

Shift :
Day

Workdays :
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri,

WorkingHoursStart : 08:00 AM

WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PM

Job Schedule :
Full-time

Job Type :
Standard

Employee Status :
Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation :
NUE-SCAL-01|NUE|Non Union Employee

Job Level :
Manager with Direct Reports

Job Category :
Medical Records,Health Information Management

Department :
Regional Offices - Pasadena - RevCycle lntegrtt Cdr Tmg/Aud - 0808

Travel :
No