Outpatient Coding Assistant Director

UCSF•Emeryville, CA

1d•$98,300 - $180,000

About The Position

Typically manages multiple or all units in the health information management department. Ensures operations are in place for retention and security of patient care information. Interfaces with departments from across the organization such as clinical, research, legal and reimbursement. Under the direction of UCSF HIMS Leadership and in partnership with the Clinical Documentation Integrity program and related Apex Programs, this position is accountable for driving the implementation of the organizational best practices at UCSF HIMS Health to achieve optimum overall performance. This position is accountable for driving strategic and value programs within UCSF Health HIMS to support a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and high-value patient care. This position is responsible for overseeing projects and process improvement initiatives at each of the HIMS locations. Ensures operations are in place to support the retention and security of patient care information. Interfaces with departments across UCSF and BCHO, including clinical, research, legal, and reimbursement. Department Overview The Health Information Management and Coding department is a dynamic group of individuals working towards a common goal of excellence. UCSF has a robust outpatient coding department that oversees same-day surgeries, observation, the emergency department, and simple visit coding. About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values [https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values]. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here [https://diversity.ucsf.edu/]. Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Salary Information The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu%2Fcompensation-and-benefits%2Findex.html__%3B!!LQC6Cpwp!uPLWUNVR0rFXMaSxiegp2raBmrA8C98l3-u68X5cON0um3OJMU_XUivT5BcOsGRYxtGPmgcRECZCCPoE3BWZz30_aN1A%24&data=05%7C02%7Ckellestad%40deloitte.com%7C09196a31acf74487ae9208de8b4b632a%7C36da45f1dd2c4d1faf135abe46b99921%7C0%7C0%7C639101353128138525%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YCGJ3ybBxqEKRAZBHus2KaGkepN2dmG3pACwRBxDLng%3D&reserved=0]

Requirements

Work experience or community service that has prepared them to contribute to UCSF's commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence.

Responsibilities

Manages multiple or all units in the health information management department.
Ensures operations are in place for retention and security of patient care information.
Interfaces with departments from across the organization such as clinical, research, legal and reimbursement.
Drives the implementation of organizational best practices at UCSF HIMS Health to achieve optimum overall performance.
Drives strategic and value programs within UCSF Health HIMS to support a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and high-value patient care.
Oversees projects and process improvement initiatives at each of the HIMS locations.