Associate Manager, Coding - Emergency Medicine - Remote - Nationwide (Healthcare)

Remote, Nationwide - Seeking Associate Manager, Coding

Everybody Has A Role To Play In Transforming Healthcare

At Vituity you are part of a larger team that is driven by our purpose to improve lives. We are dedicated to transforming healthcare through our culture by working together to tackle healthcare's most pressing challenges from the inside.

Join the Vituity Team. At Vituity we've cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call "culture of brilliance." Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 475 sites across the country, serving 9 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

• Supervises up to 30 coding team members. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of this unit.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organization's compliance policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities may include interviewing, training, planning and assigning work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Reviews quality and productivity and other measurement factors to identify trends and provide appropriate information for corrective action to team members. Meets with employees to provide them feedback.
• Maintains and updates coding logs (missed ancillaries, decreased levels, daily log, site specifics, contacts, turnaround-documents, etc.) and keeps them current.
• Analyses of various reports (missed ancillaries, decreased levels, productivity reports, overtime reports, etc.) and interfaces with Medical Director, Manager, Client Services, Coding Specialists and take appropriate action, and follows up as necessary.
• Interacts with Medical and Regional Directors to provide updates on relevant sites issues; participates in many conference calls and on-site visits to help promote communication and clarify any coding issues that may arise.
• Must present a professional image and have strong telephone etiquette and excelling writing skills.
• Notifies and provides feedback to Clinicians of insufficient or ambiguous documentation and requests clarification.
• Coordinates timely paperwork/charts and answers questions for Manager, Client Services, Billing Supervisors, Team Members, Clinician Education Analysts regarding coding.
• Process turnaround document (TAD) addendum requests; including reviewing charts for items requested.
• Work with Billing Supervisors and Coding Analysts to clarify and/or correct coding issues (coding corrections, class changes, insurance denials, team questions, etc.).
• Monitor activities of team members; provides feedback and counsel team members regarding performance, timekeeping and personnel issues.
• Works with Manager, Coding, Sr. Coding Manager, People Operations to resolve on-going performance issues.
• Reviews ADP time keeping system to address employee requests, makes necessary corrections and approves on a timely basis for payroll purposes.
• Supports, promotes and represents Vituity in a positive and professional manner.
• Participates in special projects as requested by Vituity Management and or Medical Directors.
• Maintains/directs coding platform assignment flows (charts ready to code, suspends and resubmits).
• Responsible for maintaining suspended charts in management queues.
• Remain current in coding practices and compliance requirements through reading periodicals and attending coding related conferences.

Required Experience and Competencies

• Associate degree (A.A) or equivalent from two-year college or 5 years related experience required.
• Management or supervisory experience with similar responsibilities required.
• 2 years prior coding experience required.
• Experience in healthcare/Coding/Billing preferred.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) preferred.
• Strong organizational and leadership capabilities.
• Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD 10).
• Travel may be required up to 10%.

The Community

Even when you are working remotely, you are an important part of the Vituity Community. We offer plenty of opportunities to engage with other Vitans through a variety of virtual meet-and-greets, events and seminars.

• Monthly wellness events and programs such as yoga, HIIT classes, and more.
• Trainings to help support and advance your professional growth.
• Team building activities such as virtual scavenger hunts and holiday celebrations.
• Flexible work hours.
• Opportunities to attend Vituity community events including LGBTQ+ History, Dia de los Muertos Celebration, Money Management/Money Relationship, and more.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

• Superior health plan options
• Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Life and AD&D coverage, and more
• Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6%
• Outstanding Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks' vacation, Paid holidays, Sabbatical
• Student Loan Refinancing Discounts
• Professional and Career Development Program
• EAP, travel assistance, and identify theft included
• Wellness program
• Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees.

We are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $64,970 - $81,215, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. This position is also eligible to participate in our annual corporate Success Sharing bonus program, which is based on the company's annual performance. If you are hired at Vituity, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please speak with a recruiter for more details.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Benefits for part-time and per diem vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more information.

Applicants only. No agencies please.