Coding Analyst, Health Information Management

Valley Health System

. Support the professional coding function through data analysis, operational reporting, workflow optimization, and technology administration.

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRidgewood • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $36 - $45 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in healthcare revenue cycle operations, professional coding, and reimbursement methodologies, with a strong focus on data analysis, operational reporting, and workflow optimization. Proficient in developing performance dashboards and providing actionable insights to enhance decision-making and compliance oversight.

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CPC CertificationHealthcare Revenue Cycle OperationsAdvanced Excel SkillsEHR Systems ExperienceData Analysis and Reporting

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Hard Skills

Coding Performance DashboardsOperational ReportingWorkflow OptimizationCoding Quality AnalysisReimbursement MethodologiesPerformance Metrics DevelopmentVendor Performance ManagementTechnology EvaluationAutomation InitiativesCritical Thinking

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsProject ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Athena EHRCoding SoftwareEncoder SoftwarePractice Management SystemsReporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPC CertificationCPB CertificationCPMA CertificationData Analytics Training

Industry Keywords

Professional CodingRevenue Cycle PerformancePayer RequirementsCompliance OversightOperational Efficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the professional coding function through data analysis, operational reporting, workflow optimization, and technology administration.
Develop and maintain coding performance dashboards.
Monitor key operational and financial metrics.
Provide actionable insights supporting decision-making, compliance oversight, and revenue cycle performance.
Analyze coding quality, productivity, denial trends, reimbursement outcomes, and payer policy changes.
Identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements.
Collaborate with coding leadership, billing teams, IT, vendors, and operational stakeholders.
Support workflow design.
Assist with vendor performance management, staffing and productivity benchmarking, technology evaluation, and optimization of coding automation and AI-assisted solutions.
Support accurate reimbursement, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and alignment of coding operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required.
CPC certification (AAPC) or other AAPC certification.
Minimum 5 years coding or revenue cycle experience.
Advanced Excel and reporting skills.
Experience with Athena or similar EHR systems.
Knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle operations, professional coding, reimbursement methodologies, and payer requirements.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Proficiency in developing reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
Experience utilizing electronic health records (EHRs), coding and encoder software, practice management systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to evaluate workflows, monitor vendor performance, and support process optimization, technology enhancements, and automation initiatives.
Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and adapt to changing regulatory, operational, and technology requirements.
Preferred AAPC certifications include CPC, CPB, CPMA, and data analytics training or certification.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
6 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (varies)
Wellness Time Off
Extended Illness
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities