Director Coding, HIM, & Records Management - 499329
Director Coding, HIM, & Records Management - 499329
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Job Description
Title: Director Coding HIM & Records Management
Department Org: Health Info Management - 108890
Employee Classification: J1 - Salaried Full Time HSC
Bargaining Unit:Professional Staff Association
Primary Location: HSC H
Shift:1
Start Time:0730 End Time:1600
Posted Salary: Salary starting at $96179; will commensurate with education and experience
Float: True
Rotate: True
On Call: True
Travel: False
Weekend/Holiday: True
Job Description:
The Director is responsible for developing goals and objectives that are actionable and align with UToledo Healths Mission and Strategic Plan. It is also responsible for managing Health Information Management (HIM) functions including the processing of legal medical documents and requests and document scanning entered into the electronic medical record as well as coding and documentation provided by a contracted coding company. This role is also responsible to ensure privacy and confidentiality of patient and institutional data for UTMC. Also assists medical and administrative leadership in evaluating and designing the quality and appropriateness of health information services for patients and health care services.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in health information management Business Administration or related field is required; masters degree preferred.
- Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding SpecialistPhysician-based (CCS-P) required. Additional certifications (e.g. RHIA RHIT) a plus. HEMA certification is preferred.
- Minimum of seven or more (7 ) years of experience in coding and health information management with five to seven (5-7) years in a leadership or management role.
- Expertise in ICD-10 CPT HCPCS coding and clinical documentation improvement (CDI).
- Experience managing outsourced coding agencies and vendor relationships.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations billing reimbursement processes and compliance requirements.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a team with excellent communication organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Must have advanced working knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and coding software.
Conditions of Employment:
To promote the highest levels of health and well-being the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment educational programs or activities on the basis of race color religion sex age ancestry national origin sexual orientation gender identity and expression military or veteran status disability familial status or political affiliation.
The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.
The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application or for testing or interviewing please contact HR Compliance ator between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. orapply online for an accommodation request.
Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
