Job Description
Decypher is seeking a Medical Coding Project Manager to join us in our mission supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA). This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to lead a team in a supportive and dynamic environment where your skills and passion can truly shine. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the support of the US military community and demonstrate unwavering dedication to achieving excellence, you may be the perfect fit for our team.
Core Duties:
Lead a large team of medical coders and medical coding auditors to meet and exceed customer medical coding requirements (in-patient and out-patient).
Ensure team meets and exceeds productivity and quality standards within budget.
Maintain proper staffing and provide for continual professional training of team members.
Schedule and oversee medical coding team activities.
Validate work efforts are properly recorded and accurately reported.
Resolve personnel, system and customer related issues.
Identify and implement process improvements.
Skilled at tracking productivity, analyzing performance metrics, and identifying areas for improvement.
Capacity to manage competing deadlines and coordinate deliverables across multiple contracts.
Ability to work independently and proactively, demonstrating initiative in problem-solving and decision-making.
Education:
Associate's degree or higher in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or a biological science
Certifications:
ONE of the following recognized professional coding certifications:
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Certified Coding Specialist - Physician (CCS-P)
Certified Coding Specialist - (CCS)
AND ONE of the following auditing certifications:
Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA)
Certified Evaluation and Management Auditor (CEMA)
Experience
Five years medical coding experience (out-patient and inpatient)
MHS Genesis system medical coding experience
One year of medical coding auditor experience
Experience leading a large team or more medical coders to accomplish organization requirements on schedule, within budget and consistently meet quality and productivity standards.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite (word, excel, powerpoint, OneDrive and SharePoint) (required)
Decypher is a leading integrator of professional, technology, and management solutions and services. We provide our services globally to Federal, Commercial, Local and State clients. Our employees are our most valuable asset and play an integral role in the success of Decypher and our clients. Working at Decypher is not a job, but a career where your talent and energy is respected and you can personally make a difference. Decypher invites you to join our professional team. Decypher is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/D/V).
