Job Description
The Operations Coordinator, HB Coding reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Operations Coordinator, HB Coding is a subject matter expert and role model of the Coding Department and coordinates a team effort to compile and maintain data for various functional areas within the Coding Department at NM. This position monitors division statistics and evaluation measures, maintains the department’s dashboard, assists in ensuring competencies and compliance requirements are met for all State and Federal standards and oversees the day to day staffing and work assignments within a work unit. This position also provides lead assistance to Coding Management with related projects and Coding function coverage.
Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, providing direction and training to staff, monitoring compliance, serving as a subject matter expert, and designing workflow processes. The role also involves participating in continuing education, assisting with employee engagement, preparing division schedules, collaborating with other divisions, maintaining the Team Site/SharePoint, and analyzing performance data. This position coordinates the implementation of department-specific projects, leads system testing and staff training efforts, monitors staffing levels, and supports Coding management.
About Northwestern Medicine
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