Jan 10, 2025

Team Lead-Coding and Documentation

Full Time (CPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPMA) Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CCA) Certified Coding Associate (CCS) Certified Coding Specialist (RHIT) Registered Health Information Technician

Job Description

This is a very exciting time to join Forefront Dermatology.  We are experiencing a tremendous amount of growth.  Take this opportunity to join an industry leader in dermatologic services and watch your career leap to the next level.  *BE A PART OF SOMETHING BIG!!

The Coding and Documentation Team Lead works closely with the Compliance Manager, VP of Compliance and Physician Coding Advisor to develop and execute purposeful, highly accurate documentation and coding reviews and workforce training. This position will assist with project selection and parameters and will coordinate personnel schedules and network resources to efficiently and effectively meet project and team goals. Dedication to consistent professionalism and teamwork is required, as this position will serve as a resource to members of the Coding and Documentation Team and Forefront’s physicians, PAs and NPs. Occasional travel is required for on-site clinician EMR and coding training.

  • Collaborates with the Compliance Manager, VP of Compliance and/or Physician Coding Advisor to develop goals and scope for routine and focused coding and documentation reviews.
  • Works with members of the Coding Team to achieve project and department goals and objectives through development and execution of purposeful and highly accurate documentation and coding reviews.
  • Addresses coding issues, questions, errors, and support cases through to completion in partnership with applicable Forefront Leaders.
  • Serves as a resource for support service functional groups, clinicians, and clinic leaders for coding related questions and investigations.
  • Leads the network in communication, training, and implementation of applicable coding changes and updates, including:
  • Preparing for and actively participating in applicable management meetings.
  • Ensuring company coding and documentation training materials and resources are up to date and accurate.
  • Maintains current knowledge of the clinician role in NextGen PM and EMA EHR and monitors, assigns and personally participates in delivery of EMR and coding training, remotely and in-person, for clinicians joining the network.
  • Provides management of team resources and personnel schedules in collaboration with the Compliance Manager, including:
  • Creatively maximizing coding team efficiency, productivity, and teamwork.
  • Hosting regular team meetings, communication, supervision, and direction in accordance with company philosophy, goals, and objectives.
  • Personally, acting as a resource and mentor for others, role modeling teamwork, positive response to change, and sharing of knowledge and expertise.
  • Manages department schedules, PTO, and payroll in collaboration with the Compliance Manager.
  • Assists with new employee interview process, on-boarding and training.
  • Responsible for staff development and performance, addressing deficiencies and issues, and completing staff performance evaluations on time.
  • Strictly adheres to company-wide policies and procedures.
  • Completes and adheres to all company compliance training.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

*Please reach out if you're interested in coding, auditing and mergers and acquisitions auditing positions.  

Required Experience Level

Senior Level

Minimum Education

High School

Minimum Experience Required

4-6 years

Required Travel

Less than 25%

Applicant Location

US residents only