Director of Coding and Charge Capture

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

8d•Remote

About The Position

Faculty Practice Plan Services (FPPS) has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Coding & Charge Capture. This position has direct oversight and accountability for all aspects of the Department of Coding & Charge Capture. The Director of Coding & Charge Capture has overall responsibility for all staff within the Coding & Charge Capture Department and directly supervises the Manager, Coding & Charge Capture, Supervisors, Coding & Charge Capture and the Department Administrative Analyst.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in business or healthcare.
7 years of progressive management experience in Coding and Charge Capture with at least 2 years at a senior level.
3 years of experience in Professional Fee coding, preferably in an academic healthcare environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and drive organization performance improvement.
Experience working with a unionized workforce, strongly preferred.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Nice To Haves

Master's preferred

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and direction for the coding and charge capture department.
Effectively coordinate and communicate operational activities and planning efforts within UWP and affected areas across UW Medicine.
Collaborate with internal and external partners, as necessary, to improve coding and charge capture performance and processes.
Provide timely, accurate, and professional responses to questions and concerns from internal and external customers.
Direct and support Managers of Coding & Charge Capture with carrying their responsibilities related to management of the daily operations of the Department.
Anticipate external and internal factors that require operational, system or personnel changes within assigned areas.
Actively and continuously analyze workflows, organizational structure, staffing assignments or other factors to ensure optimal performance; make recommendations and modifications, as necessary.
Direct or personally performs root-cause analysis to make performance improvement decisions and implement change.
As a member of the senior management team, participate in the development of goals, objectives and tactical plans consistent with the organizational strategic plan and vision.
Advance the organization’s ability to meet and exceed key strategic initiatives.