This position is responsible for the performance of coding operations and services. Ensure adequate resources and staffing for consistent coverage of engagements. Manages service line performance, as well as engagement, quality, and productivity standards. Interfaces directly with Tenet hospitals at a corporate level. Serves as the critical link in managing relationships with national vendor partners. Identifies and develops additional business development opportunities.

Required:

• Bachelor degree in Health Information Management and/or relevant Bachelor's degree with 10 years in a comparable position.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Management (RHIA) professional certification.
• Seven (7) years of recent experience in HIM and/or coding leadership work in the field.
• Must be able to travel nationally 25%-50%. Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will be conducted on finalist.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, problem solving abilities; good knowledge of medical records systems (paper, hybrid, and electronic).
• Ability to build and maintain team dynamics.
• Strong computer applications knowledge including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be fluent in general information technologies; significant level of autonomy; must be self-directed.
• Implement policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of the services
• High Level knowledge of Coding processes and nomenclatures.
• Excellent organizational skills for initiation and maintenance of efficient workflow
• Capacity to work independently in a virtual office setting or at facility setting if required to travel for assignment.
• Able to operate computer keyboard, mouse and other peripherals as appropriate to accomplish coding & abstracting duties.
• Abides by the Standards of Ethical coding set forth by AHIMA and monitors coding team for violations and reports as areas of concern are identified.
• Maintains knowledge of current professional coding certification requirements and promotes recruitment and retention of certified staff in coding positions.
• Support the collaboration between coding, CDI, Quality, compliance and medical staff.
• Works collaboratively with CDI, quality and other facility leaders .

Preferred:

• The ideal candidate will have coding management experience in a large multi-facility health system.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential.
• Successfully demonstrates leadership of large coding teams for complex multi-hospital systems.
• Competency in all facets of coding related t IP, OP, ED, and pro-fee.

Compensation:

• Pay: $120,000-$150,000 annually. Compensation depends on location, qualifications, and experience.
• Position may be eligible for an Annual Incentive Plan bonus of 10%-25% depending on role level.
• Management level positions may be eligible for sign-on and relocation bonuses.

Benefits:

The following benefits are available, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, AD&D and business travel insurance
• Manager time off – 20 days per year
• Discretionary 401k with up to 6% employer match
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.
• For Colorado employees, paid leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act is available.

Tenet Healthcare/USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

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