Seeking an experienced Coding & Charge Capture Supervisor to lead and coordinate team activities while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely claim submission. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of governmental regulations and payer guidelines, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across Revenue Cycle departments to optimize workflows and support financial performance.
Schedule: 40 hours per week
Shift: Day Shift Hours
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Culture Of Excellence Behavior Expectations
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:
Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.
Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.
Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.
Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.
Education & Experience
High School graduate or equivalent
Associates degree in a directly related field or at least 8 years' experience in provider coding or billing required
Bachelor's degree preferred
Minimum 3 years recent supervisory experience and 3-5 years recent related work
Experience in a multi-specialty medical practice
Certification/Licensure
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or other equivalent coding certification required
Additional Requirements
Passing the Driver's License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring)
Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check
Must be able to follow written/oral instructions
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Occupational Exposure: Category C - No partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.
Age Of Patients Served
Non-Specific Task (N/A)
Information Access
Partner may access patient care information, financial data, human resource data and strategic and planning data needed to perform their job duties as directed by the manager/director.
Work Contact Group
Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors
Special Physical Demands
The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
While performing the duties of this job, the partner is regularly required to talk and hear. Eyesight to identify numbers, folders, colors, and computer printouts. Speech to communicate one-on-one and over the telephone. Manual dexterity to operate keyboards, mouse and telephones. Prolonged sitting; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The partner is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The partner must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Level Of Supervision
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training partners; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining partners; addressing complaints and resolving problems; partner adherence to annual education and certification requirements
Supervises
Directly supervises partners in the Coding Department. Supervisory responsibilities are conducted in accordance with directives of management, the organization's policies, and applicable laws.
Pay Range:
$59,973.61 - $89,960.42
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:
At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: