Director, AI Accreditation & Assurance Programs

Position Summary

AAPC is seeking an experienced leader to oversee innovative healthcare accreditation / assurance programs that support trust, transparency, operational excellence, and industry best practices related to medical coding and use of AI.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new healthcare assurance and certification programs.
• Design assessment methodologies, standards frameworks, review procedures, and surveillance processes.
• Establish governance models, operational policies, and quality management processes.
• Monitor emerging healthcare, technology, regulatory, and compliance trends and incorporate them into program design.
• Collaborate with internal and external subject matter experts to develop standards and assessment criteria.
• Support pilot programs, market validation efforts, and strategic partnerships.
• Develop assessor qualification requirements and reviewer training programs.
• Represent AAPC in industry forums, advisory groups, and stakeholder meetings.
• Support commercialization, adoption, and growth of new assurance offerings.
• Build scalable operational infrastructure supporting long-term program expansion.

About AAPC

AAPC (www.aapc.com) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing training, certification, and solutions association in healthcare.

AAPC Values

• DRIVEN | Self-starts and stays highly motivated to achieve ambitious goals. Shares contagious energy and enthusiasm liberally. Takes initiative without always being directed. Demonstrates confidence in decision-making and effectively balances autonomy and authority with accountability.
• HUMBLE | Learns, adapts, and improves relentlessly. Seeks feedback without insecurity and implements coaching. Recognizes others' contributions gratefully. Approaches work and relationships with an abundance mentality. Places the needs of others above self.
• TRANSPARENT | Integrity-centered, honest, truthful, and trustworthy in all aspects of work. Keeps commitments to external and internal parties. Holds self strictly accountable, valuing the trust placed in them by others.
• SUPPORTIVE | Empowers and uplifts others. Listens actively and responds with empathy and understanding. Prioritizes well-being and growth of team members and customers ahead of own interest. Faces challenges together, believing in collective strength and unity.
• INNOVATIVE | Entrepreneurial spirit with a scrappy mentality. Dreams big, sees opportunity, pursues full potential, and finds ways to accomplish the impossible. Rolls up sleeves and does real work. Works quickly, intelligently, and flexibly.

AAPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This company is committed to fairness and equal opportunity in our hiring practices. We do not discriminate on grounds unrelated to a candidate's ability to perform the duties of the job. Our focus is on finding the best person for each role, based on merit and fit, to ensure success both for our company and for the individual’s professional growth.