Join Cognizant as a Technical Lead in Medical Coding: Drive Innovation in Healthcare
Are you an experienced medical coding professional looking to take your career to the next level? Cognizant is seeking a Technical Lead in Healthcare with 8–12 years of experience to join our dynamic team. This hybrid role, requiring night shifts, offers an exciting opportunity to shape healthcare solutions and make a real impact on operational efficiency and revenue cycle management.
Why This Role Matters
As a Technical Lead, you will not just oversee medical coding processes—you will be at the forefront of improving efficiency, ensuring compliance, and driving innovation in healthcare products. Your expertise will directly contribute to optimizing revenue cycles and supporting better financial outcomes for our clients.
This is a chance to mentor junior coding staff, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and implement strategies that elevate the performance of healthcare services. If you thrive in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and are passionate about healthcare excellence, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
As part of your day-to-day responsibilities, you will:
- Oversee medical coding processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance healthcare product offerings.
- Analyze coding data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
- Guide and support junior coding staff to develop their skills and knowledge.
- Develop and maintain documentation for coding procedures and policies.
- Conduct regular audits to maintain coding accuracy and compliance.
- Implement innovative strategies to optimize revenue cycle management.
- Stay up to date with industry developments and regulatory requirements.
- Support the creation of training materials and programs for coding staff.
What We’re Looking For
Ideal candidates will bring:
- Strong expertise in healthcare products and revenue cycle management.
- Proficiency in medical coding standards and practices.
- A proven track record of optimizing coding operations and improving financial outcomes.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
- Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment.
- Relevant certifications, including Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist (CRCS).
Key Qualifications
- Healthcare Expertise: Strong knowledge of healthcare products and their practical applications.
- Revenue Cycle Management: In-depth understanding of revenue cycle processes and optimization strategies.
- Medical Coding Proficiency: Skilled in medical coding standards, practices, and compliance.
- Operational Excellence: Proven track record in improving coding operations and efficiency.
- Hybrid Work Adaptability: Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.
- Communication & Analysis: Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Certifications: Hold relevant certifications in medical coding and revenue cycle management.
Life at Cognizant
At Cognizant, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. Our team is collaborative, inclusive, and driven by a shared mission to innovate and deliver impactful solutions. With over 300,000 associates worldwide, we offer an environment where your career can grow, your ideas are valued, and your work makes a difference.
We’re committed to taking care of our people, clients, communities, and the environment—all while fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and advance your career in healthcare coding, this is your opportunity to join Cognizant as a Technical Lead. Become part of a high-caliber team and help us transform healthcare solutions for the better.
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