Professional Coding Manager

Arkansas Children's is a tobacco free workplace. Flu vaccines are required. Equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Work hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hybrid schedule with 3 days remote and 2 days onsite.

Responsible for day-to-day operation of coding functions in Health Information Management Department. Collaborate with Director of Health Information Management on departmental goals and action plans. Ensure accurate and compliant coding practices, communicate with healthcare providers and staff to resolve documentation and coding issues, and adhere to government regulations and organizational compliance.

Maintains coding policies and procedures, updates and educates coding staff. Oversees second level chart review to ensure accurate diagnoses and documentation. Develops staffing plans, recruits, orients, trains, and evaluates coding staff. Manages resources, space, equipment, supplies, and budget. Oversees onsite and remote coding operations.

One of the following certifications required: CPC, CIC, or COC.

High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree in related field recommended.

Requires 5 years relevant experience including 1 year leadership or 7 years experience without diploma including 1 year leadership.

Responsible for departmental goals, policies, staffing, education, financial performance, and coding accuracy to support hospital mission and compliance.