Associate Operations Manager (Multispecialty E&M, ED)

The role of an Associate Operations Manager in Outpatient Coding involves overseeing and ensuring accurate coding of Outpatient Facility medical records, maintaining compliance with coding guidelines and regulatory requirements, and providing guidance and support to the coding team. The objective is to achieve operational efficiency and quality standards. The ideal candidate for this role should possess certification from AAPC or AHIMA and hold a bachelor's degree in education. They should have active certification from AHIMA/AAPC and a minimum of 1 year of experience working in ED and Multispecialty EM. Additionally, candidates should have at least 10 years of overall coding experience with 3-4 years in a management role. Key skills required for this position include excellent process knowledge and domain understanding related to Outpatient Facility coding as per R1 standard. The candidate should be able to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, exhibit self-drive, possess excellent personal and interpersonal skills, be an active listener, and have strong communication abilities. They should also demonstrate the ability to manage day-to-day production activities, lead a team of 25+ coders, and possess good analytical and process improvement skills. Moreover, the candidate should be adept at driving action plans and strategies, be adaptive with a high learning agility, and be flexible to work in a mid-shift (1 PM to 10 PM) office setting as required by the business. Overall, the Associate Operations Manager in Outpatient Coding plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate and compliant coding practices within the Outpatient Facility setting, while also providing leadership and support to the coding team to achieve operational excellence.,