University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Outpatient Facility Coding Manager
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Why UT Southwestern?With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the sixth consecutive year, we invite you to continue your healthcare career with us at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital. You'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for learning and advancement into leadership roles.UT Southwestern is honored to be a Veteran Friendly work environment that is home to approximately 800 veterans. We value your integrity, dedication, and the commitment you've made to our country. We're proud to support your next mission.To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers visit
https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/.Summary
The Coding Manager is responsible for overseeing all of the daily functions for their particular area of obligation. Promote and support teamwork, engagement, performance excellence, accountability, and professionalism. Lead and support process improvement, and collaboration with internal customers (Clinics, PB Coders/Billers, etc.). Manage within the established Department budget and DNFC goals. Ensure the Coding Team have the education and tools they need to successfully perform at the highest levels of quality and compliance.Experience and Education
Five (5) years of acute hospital-based coding management experience, required. Preferable in an academic environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience working in a remote environment preferred.Required Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or AAPC credential - Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA), Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H), or Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC).Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree in Health Information Management or a closely related field, required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Job Duties
Managing the daily functions for assigned area of responsibility.Lead and support process improvement to ensure effective/efficient workflows.Lead and support performance improvement.Communicate at a professional level.Lead and/or support project management internal to the Department and collaboratively with others; i.e.; Clinics, PB Coder/Billers, Compliance, etc.Financial stewardship, manage within Department budget allocations.Promote and support teamwork.Promote and support performance excellence, accountability, and professionalism.Promote and support the UTSW Quality initiatives.Promote and support the Department Quality Standards.Promote and support education and compliance.Maintain an expert level of knowledge of coding related guidelines and practices.Offer a broad knowledge of Revenue Cycle operations.Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong leadership and decision-making skills.Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills (verbal and written).Organizational skills along with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.Ability to report and problem-solve using discretion, judgment, and professionalism.Ability to handle multiple tasks, show initiative, and adjust to changes as appropriate under a stressful environment.Ability to perform in a conservative, fast-paced, and quality-driven environment.Ability to comprehend, understand, and follow established policies, procedures, and other guidelines of some complexity.Self-motivation, maturity, and being a team player.Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in a general office setting when on-site, as well as from a remote home office setting.Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code *51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/.Summary
The Coding Manager is responsible for overseeing all of the daily functions for their particular area of obligation. Promote and support teamwork, engagement, performance excellence, accountability, and professionalism. Lead and support process improvement, and collaboration with internal customers (Clinics, PB Coders/Billers, etc.). Manage within the established Department budget and DNFC goals. Ensure the Coding Team have the education and tools they need to successfully perform at the highest levels of quality and compliance.Experience and Education
Five (5) years of acute hospital-based coding management experience, required. Preferable in an academic environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience working in a remote environment preferred.Required Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or AAPC credential - Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA), Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H), or Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC).Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree in Health Information Management or a closely related field, required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Job Duties
Managing the daily functions for assigned area of responsibility.Lead and support process improvement to ensure effective/efficient workflows.Lead and support performance improvement.Communicate at a professional level.Lead and/or support project management internal to the Department and collaboratively with others; i.e.; Clinics, PB Coder/Billers, Compliance, etc.Financial stewardship, manage within Department budget allocations.Promote and support teamwork.Promote and support performance excellence, accountability, and professionalism.Promote and support the UTSW Quality initiatives.Promote and support the Department Quality Standards.Promote and support education and compliance.Maintain an expert level of knowledge of coding related guidelines and practices.Offer a broad knowledge of Revenue Cycle operations.Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong leadership and decision-making skills.Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills (verbal and written).Organizational skills along with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.Ability to report and problem-solve using discretion, judgment, and professionalism.Ability to handle multiple tasks, show initiative, and adjust to changes as appropriate under a stressful environment.Ability to perform in a conservative, fast-paced, and quality-driven environment.Ability to comprehend, understand, and follow established policies, procedures, and other guidelines of some complexity.Self-motivation, maturity, and being a team player.Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in a general office setting when on-site, as well as from a remote home office setting.Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code *51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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