[Remote] Director of Professional Coding Operations - Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Albany Medical Center is seeking a Director of Professional Coding Operations to provide strategic leadership and management for professional coding activities. The role involves overseeing coding teams, developing operational policies, and ensuring compliance with coding standards to achieve financial and operational sustainability.ResponsibilitiesCreate and manage a strong coding culture; ensures the recruitment, training, and retention of motivated coding specialists, establishes goals and standards for performance appraisalsDesigns, establishes and maintains an organizational structure and staffing model to accomplish AMHS goals and objectives in an effective manner; recruits, trains, coaches and evaluates all staff membersDevelops, implements and manages efficient and effective operational policies, processes and best practices with coding functions of the revenue cycle across AMHS, which include denials management, coding productivity and quality standards, and open encounter managementProvides vision, leadership, and operational oversight for standardization across AMHS professional coding operationsSafeguards all department activities across AMHS professional coding operations are performed in a consistent manner, following standardized policies and procedures pursuant with all regulatory standards, including CMS, JCAHO, coding guidelinesMonitor data to assure AMHS professional coding departmental KPIs are being met. Operates with a mindset of continual process improvement, adjusting KPIs as neededEnsures the highest quality of departmental operations, using a philosophy of quality management that supports continuous improvement and a team approach to problem-solvingDevelopment of an AMHS integrated LEAN Organizational Structure that supports the collective Coding needs of all constituentsPromotes and coordinates a continuous learning environment, employee engagement and motivation, employee retention and recruitment, skill development, and productivity among staff and managementManages direct reports and has responsibility for hiring, firing, disciplinary action and performance managementBuilds effective relationships and communicates clearlyContinued development and mentoring of new managers by providing development tools, activities and practical suggestionsAnalyzes and establishes plans to ensure that AMHS professional coding services are progressive and effective; work with other hospital and system service departments to promote consistency in processesMaintains a supportive and positive working relationship with AMHS medical staff and management; serves as an internal consultant throughout all organizations on coding related issuesContinual collaboration with Patient Billing Services, Patient Access, Corporate Compliance and other departments across AMHS as it relates to coding, coding edits and denialsSkillsBachelor's Degree in health information management or related field - required10+ years' experience in medical coding using ICD, CPT and evaluation and management coding - requiredFive+ years' experience in a progressive management capacity - requiredExcellent oral and written communication skills, excellent presentation, planning and organizational skills, a problem solver with an understanding of systems design, procedure development and team building skillsDemonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the staff and customersAbility to communicate with professional healthcare providersDemonstrates expertise in coding qualityDemonstrates a clear understanding of the revenue cycle in its entiretyAbility to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-growth, fast paced environmentRHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Upon Hire, or RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator with CCS-Certified Coding Specialist Upon Hire or Certified Coder-AHIMA or AAPC CPC- Certified Professional Coder Upon Hire - requiredMaster's Degree in health information management or related field - preferredCompany OverviewAlbany Medical Center is one of the Capital Region’s largest private employers with more than 9,000 employees. It was founded in 1839, and is headquartered in Albany, New York, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.amc.edu/.