Coding Manager

Summary

Join Surgical Notes as a Manager, Coding, responsible for client management and leading a coding team. You will manage client relationships, oversee coding team productivity, and provide training. This full-time, salaried, and benefits-eligible position requires a coding certification (AAPC or AHIMA), 5 years of surgical coding experience, and 3 years of management experience. A dedicated home office with high-speed internet is necessary. The ideal candidate possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Remote work is supported with specified bandwidth requirements.

Requirements

• Coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA (CPC, COC, RHIT, CCS, etc., no apprentice designation)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of surgical coding experience (ASC or Same-Day Surgery)
• 3 years management experience
• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Ability to stay on task, working independently
• Must have a dedicated home office space with reliable high-speed internet (desktop computer will be provided)
• Experience managing a remote team
• ASC revenue cycle knowledge
• Presentation experience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and speed while working within tight deadlines
• Exceptional ability to follow oral and written instructions
• A high degree of flexibility and professionalism
• Excellent organizational skills
• Outstanding communications skills; both verbal and written

Responsibilities

• Client management, including emails, phone calls, and video meetings with client staff as well as physicians
• Aid clients in denial management and coding reviews
• Manage a coding team consisting of Team Leads and production coders
• Productivity management of cases coded
• Approve employee time and contractor payroll entries
• Provide training and ongoing education to coders
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and conferences as needed
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in healthcare related field
• 4-6 years management experience
• Experience working in an Ancillary/Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills in Excel, Outlook, and Teams

Benefits

• Eligible for Benefits
• Remote: The minimum bandwidth requirements are 10 Mbps upload and 50 Mbps download speeds. The recommended bandwidth requirements are 20 Mbps upload and 100 Mbps download speeds