Responsible for supervising the work of staff who review, interpret, code and abstract medical records information according to standard classification systems; performs the most advanced medical records coding and abstraction duties; performs data quality reviews and prepares complex reports as required; and performs other related duties as assigned. Principal Accountabilities include promoting Coding Audit department goals by selecting, motivating, and training capable team members, leading the activities of assigned Coding Audit team members by communicating and providing guidance toward achieving department objectives, assisting in analyzing common operational definition of metrics and assisting in the development of regional reports to monitor individual hospitals in one database and developing processes to integrate clinical department managers in correction and resubmission of medical records, assisting with the development of tools to track performance including daily reports that track coding operations contribution to the DNFB, including progress toward the resolution of holds; an applies data driven methodologies to understand the current state of coding operations relating to individual hospitals, compiling data into reports to identify trends and patterns in procedures; providing regional and local metric information for organization communications, evaluating and implementing systems, mechanisms, and procedures that, and ensuring timely placement of documents in patient medical record, measuring adherence of system(s) developed, handling delays and errors; ensuring adherence to high quality Medical Records standards, assisting the leadership in development of performance goals, dashboards and medical record chart assembly / delivery procedures; utilizing and reviewing tools to track and monitor the prompt resolution of holds and non-coded accounts, collaborating with site leadership to prioritize, schedule, assign, and monitor work to optimize operational services; maintaining compliance with the policies, procedures and regulations of Medical Records; informing and educating staff of regulatory changes, as needed, communicating case write-offs with senior leadership and Business Offices; supervising, hiring, training, disciplining, and evaluating the performance of staff; ensuring performance appraisals are completed in a timely manner, prioritizing, scheduling, assigning and monitoring work to optimize operational services; participating in developing and delivering training related to operations, and performing other related duties as assigned.
Required: Associate's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Current Professional Coder Certification, CCS required. 4-6 years of relevant experience and 0-2 years of leadership/management experience required.
At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is that anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ, Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ, Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ, Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ, Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ, Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ, Atlantic Medical Group, Atlantic Visiting Nurse, Atlantic Mobile Health, and Atlantic Rehabilitation. We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades: Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For." Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the "World's Best Hospitals" in 2026. Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings. Atlantic Health scored four "A" grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026. Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2026." Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026. Named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025. Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted: Team Member Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members), Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement), 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution, PTO & Paid Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising, Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave, Backup and On-Site Childcare, Well-Being Rewards, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program, Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts, Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance.
Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
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Atlantic Health System is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care powered by a workforce of more than 18,000 team members and 4,800 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities, the system offers more than 400 sites of care, including eight award-winning medical centers. Specializing in cardiovascular care, cancer care, orthopedics, neuroscience, pediatrics, women's health and rehabilitation medicine. Atlantic Medical Group, comprised of 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, represents one of the largest multi-specialty practices in New Jersey and includes finance, legal, marketing, human resources, talent acquisition, ISS and more. Caring for our patients, our team members and the communities we serve is our central mission.