Coding Outpatient Lead

UCHealth•Denver, CO

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Coding Outpatient Lead leads team members in an assigned area or function by demonstrating and providing advanced knowledge of job responsibilities. The role provides mentoring, monitoring, coaching, and performance evaluation, particularly in productivity and quality management, and performs the responsibilities of the underlying job. The Lead also helps develop, implement, and evaluate departmental policies and procedures; coordinates services and workflow; and guides team members through complex or novel issues. The position is 100% remote, with eligible out-of-state candidates potentially considered. It is full-time, scheduled for 80 hours per two-week pay period, on a day shift. Pay is $25.80–$38.70 per hour, depending on relevant experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Coding-related certification from AHIMA or AAPC. Listed examples include Certified Coding Specialist, Certified Professional Coder, Registered Health Information Technician, Certified Hospital Outpatient Coder, Registered Health Information Administrator, Certified Professional Coder Apprentice, Certified Medical Coder, Certified Coding Associate, Certified Outpatient Coder, and Certified Ambulance Coder.
Two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Mentor, monitor, coach, and evaluate team members’ performance, especially productivity and quality management.
Assist with developing, implementing, and evaluating departmental policies and procedures.
Help coordinate services, prioritize assignments and workflow, and promote situational decision-making and problem-solving.
Perform the responsibilities of the underlying job.
Take responsibility for handling complex or novel issues or provide guidance to team members on those issues.
Work with critical thinking, decisive judgment, and minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, accumulated annually and paid in October during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increase based on performance.
Annual market reviews and base-pay adjustments as needed to remain competitive.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off, paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short- and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
UCHealth pays up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for specific educational degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning courses and seminars and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.