Assistant Operations Manager

Role Objective:

Handling the multi-specialty clients, collaboration with onshore, quality & training team proactive approach to handle quality escalations. To ensure the delivery of accurate, efficient, and compliant medical coding service. This role aims to lead and develop a team of medical coders, uphold the highest standards of coding accuracy, and enhance operational workflows. By fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment, optimize coding processes, reduce errors, and contribute to the organization's financial and operational success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership and Supervision:

• Lead and supervise a team of medical coders, ensuring adherence to coding standards and protocols.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.

Compliance:

• Maintain compliance with Epic, healthcare regulations, coding guidelines, and organizational policies.

Quality Assurance:

• Implement and monitor quality assurance processes to ensure high accuracy and consistency in coding.
• Error analysis and implement corrective actions.

Training and Development:

• Identify the training needs for new and existing coders to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Stay informed about updates in coding practices and share relevant information with the team.

Operational Efficiency:

• Collaborate with other departments to streamline coding processes and improve workflow efficiency.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce coding errors and improve turnaround times.

Problem Resolution:

• Address and resolve any coding-related issues or discrepancies promptly.
• Provide expert guidance and support to the team on complex coding cases.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Generate and analyze reports on coding performance and productivity.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior management for process improvements.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and understanding of coding requirements.
• Represent the coding team in meetings and discussions with other departments.

Certification: Any Certification from AAPC or AHIMA

Skill Set:

Possess comprehensive domain expertise in outpatient specialties, particularly ED & E/M Coding (IP & OP). Over 7 years of experience in Medical Coding, including a minimum of 1 year in a Team Lead position. Exhibit the capability to coordinate multiple projects and initiatives concurrently.

Be self-motivated with outstanding personal and interpersonal skills, an attentive listener, and possess excellent communication abilities. Have the capacity to formulate and implement action plans and strategies effectively.

Exhibit strong team management skills and the ability to engage with the team in a constructive manner. Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.