• Responsible for the operational coding functions within the Health Information Management Department for the respective markets and acute care facilities • Interviews and recruits staff; provides orientation for new employees; prepares staffing schedules, and completes timely mid year and performance reviews • Collaborates with the Coding Education and Quality Coordinator to assure on the job training is carried out for all job duties of staff directly under his/her supervision • Monitors the progress of new employees, ensuring competency has been met • Provides timely, clear, constructive feedback • Responsible for coordinating and managing all activities relative to coding and abstracting of records while ensuring compliance with all regulatory rules and the American Hospital Association (AHA) Official Coding Guidelines • Maintains knowledge of industry, federal, state, and system requirements and communicates and incorporates such into the day to day activities • Monitors productivity in order to ensure that work performance meets standards of the job and assists with resolution of day-to-day problems that may have a negative impact on staff • Fosters an environment of professional growth and development by being a "continual learner" and encourages on-going development of others • Rewards and coaches employees, and when necessary, administers disciplinary action for infractions of Mercy Policies • Conducts regular update meetings for staff to ensure that all employees receive appropriate communication regarding departmental, hospital, market, and company changes/events • Establishes and maintains effective, collaborative working relationships with members of the Medical Staff, Executive Team, Revenue Cycle Leadership, other ancillary departments and peers • Provides a harmonious working relationship, promoting empowerment, that also inspires, motivates and models supportive behaviors, that result in higher level of productivity and an atmosphere of teamwork • Assists in the development of Revenue Cycle goals, objectives, and policies/procedures, and participates in various committees on an as needed basis as the subject matter expert for coding related issues.