Senior Coder - Validation Specialist

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Coding Validation Specialist assists the Coding Managers with oversight and evaluation of coding functions including efficiency, accuracy, continuing education needs and overall coding quality. This individual determines individual education needs of coders and collaborates with department manager and CDCI Coding Trainer and Educator to develop appropriate training materials. This position would oversee the administration of the education plan/training necessary, evaluating the effectiveness of the education plan or performance improvement plans, providing feedback to Coding Manager. Recommends disciplinary action when warranted. Position : Senior Coder - Validation Specialist Department : Clinical Documentation: Schedule : Full Time: EDUCATION: Associates Degree in Health Information Management, Nursing or a Medical Coding or healthcare related field (or equivalent combination of formal education and experience). Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management, Nursing or related field preferred. CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATIONS, & LICENSURES: A minimum of at least one of the following: CCS (certified Coding Specialist) CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist-Prof...