Medical Coding Project Manager

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.

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)

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 team of medical coders to accomplish organization requirements on schedule, within budget and consistently meet quality and productivity standards