Stacy Coggins
About Stacy Coggins
Stacy Coggins serves as the National HIM Recruiter at Addison Group, specializing in the recruitment of Health Information Management professionals. With a background in public relations and a strong educational foundation in communication and media studies, she effectively connects candidates with opportunities in coding and related fields.
Work at Addison Group
Stacy Coggins has served as the National HIM Recruiter at Addison Group since 2016. In this role, she specializes in recruiting Health Information Management professionals for various positions, including Acute Care Hospital Coders, Physician Coders, and CDI Specialists. Coggins promotes Addison Group's offerings, including AHIMA Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and a referral bonus program. She ensures that candidates meet specific certification requirements from organizations such as AHIMA and AAPC, which include credentials like RHIT, RHIA, CCS, and CPC. Additionally, she implements a pre-employment coding test that requires candidates to achieve a minimum score of 80%.
Education and Expertise
Stacy Coggins holds a Bachelor of Arts in Relations and Event Management with a focus on Communication and Media Studies from Tarleton State University, where she studied from 2009 to 2011. She also completed a Minor in Technical Writing during her time at the university. Prior to this, she earned an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education from San Jacinto College, studying Educational Psychology from 2005 to 2007. Her educational background supports her expertise in recruiting and public relations within the health information management sector.
Background
Before her current position at Addison Group, Stacy Coggins worked as a Senior Outreach Coordinator at FORTIS Colleges and Institutes from 2011 to 2012 in the Houston, Texas area. She also served as a Promotional Coordinator for UGA Relay For Life from 2009 to 2010 in Stephenville, Texas. Additionally, she held the role of Vice President of Development Assistant Coordinator at Fosters Home for Children from 2009 to 2012. Her diverse background in outreach and coordination has contributed to her skills in recruiting and public relations.
Current Role as Public Relations Specialist
In addition to her role at Addison Group, Stacy Coggins has been working as a Public Relations Specialist on a freelance basis since 2010. This position has allowed her to develop her skills in communication and media relations while providing her with the flexibility to engage in various projects. Her experience in public relations complements her recruiting efforts in the health information management field.
Recruitment Initiatives
Stacy Coggins actively facilitates career opportunities in remote and travel coding positions across various specialties, including inpatient, outpatient, and ER coding. Her initiatives are designed to connect qualified candidates with employers in the health information management sector, ensuring that both parties meet their respective needs. Her focus on rigorous candidate evaluation and certification compliance enhances the recruitment process.