Are you a leader with experience within Outpatient Coding? We are seeking a Supervisor, Outpatient Coding at BJC Healthcare! 

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $5.5 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 15 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.

BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.

BJC’s patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.

Role Purpose

The Coding Supervisor is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Enterprise Coding department including coordination, prioritization, personnel supervision and issue resolution. This position supervises the operational workflow and processes related to coding. This position also works closely with the Coding Managers and HIM Leaders/other hospital departments as needed to ensure timely and compliant coding.

Responsibilities

• Supervises coding staff for the purpose of providing accurate diagnostic and procedural coded data for statistical, financial, clinical and quality improvement purposes. At the same time ensuring work processes and procedures comply with all regulatory and compliance requirements. Serves as a resource to coders for coding, abstracting and process related questions.
• Responsible for hiring, training, performance management, and professional development of coding staff.
• Monitors and addresses coding professional's performance such as productivity, quality, adherence to processes, and use of tools and resources.
• Accountable for the management of coding queues and reports to support timely coding; manages volumes to assure that resources are appropriately utilized.
• Proactively identifies issues impacting coding goals; keeps Coding Manager/Director informed of challenges, issues, obstacles and presents solutions.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's Degree
• 2-5 years experience
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

• Bachelor's Degree
• Registered Health Info. Administrator 

Benefits Statement

Note: not all benefits apply to all openings

-  Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options
-  Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan
-  401(k) plan
-  Tuition Assistance
-  Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
-  On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)
-  Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time

*Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center

Legal Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer