Position Summary / Career Interest:

Directs Coding activities and teams, including oversight of professional coding specialists and processes that support complete and accurate documentation and yield improved financial and quality measures for research, teaching, legal, planning and health care management purposes across the enterprise. This position also directs the employee workflow and performance. Provides direction and leadership to departmental staff, ensuring a high level of customer service is provided. Interacts closely with Director and supports the overall vision of department and organizational goals. Works in collaboration with multiple departments within the health system. Supports and adheres to The University of Kansas Health System's Code of Ethics and Business Standards.


Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Assists in directing the operational performance and overall management of the PB and outpatient hospital-based coding functional areas.
• Provides ongoing education and feedback to coding management, supervisors, and staff to improve quality, accuracy, and compliance with coding and payor policy.
• Directs day-to-day management of work queues across professional and hospital work queues to promote timely processing and turn-around times.
• Assists in preparing department budget and monitors cost centers within respective downline.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of assigned functions by establishing and maintaining quality and productivity measures are in place, reviewed and acted on appropriately.
• Work closely and collaboratively with Revenue Cycle Leadership Team, Clinical Leadership Team and Finance Teams to optimize outcomes.
• Establishes, maintains and monitors performance of outside vendors supporting assigned responsibilities.
• Provides leadership, motivation and inspiration to downline managers and staff within the department.
• Focuses on departments internal and external stakeholders and support the team’s ability to deliver a high level of customer service and meet customer expectations.
• Provides feedback and works directly with clinical staff and departments to identify trends and to develop and implement action plans for improving revenue cycle workflows.
• Establishes and monitors reports to provide overall status of assigned functions and identify trends. Shares reports and results as appropriate.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Health Information Management, or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
• 6 or more years of experience in healthcare revenue cycle operations
• 5 or more years of leadership experience
• Designated Epic training must be completed within 6 months of hire into position

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Health Information Management or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
• 7 or more years of experience in healthcare revenue cycle operations
• 6 or more years of leadership experience

Required Licensure and Certification

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) OR
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) OR
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) OR
• Registered Health Information Administrator(RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

Knowledge Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills
• Solid operational management and process/technology optimization skills
• Excellent personnel management and organizational management skills – including written and oral communication, relationship management, customer service, and organization
• Comprehensive knowledge of patient registration contractual terms and requirements, health insurance practices, and industry standards
• Ability to create and manage respectful and impactful relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience and passion towards mentoring and developing team members
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel between Health System locations with minimal to no notice.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.