Director of Coding and Charge Capture

Work Schedule

Remote position.

About the role

The Director of Coding & Charge Capture has direct oversight and accountability for all aspects of the Department of Coding & Charge Capture, including overall responsibility for all staff within the department and direct supervision of the Manager, Coding & Charge Capture, Supervisors, and the Department Administrative Analyst.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direction for the coding and charge capture department.
• Coordinate and communicate operational activities and planning efforts within UWP and affected areas across UW Medicine.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners 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 in carrying out responsibilities related to the daily operations of the department.
• Anticipate external and internal factors requiring operational, system, or personnel changes; analyze workflows, organizational structure, and staffing assignments to ensure optimal performance; recommend and implement modifications as necessary.
• Conduct root-cause analysis to make performance improvement decisions and implement change.
• Participate in the development of goals, objectives, and tactical plans consistent with the organizational strategic plan and vision as a member of the senior management team.
• Advance the organization’s ability to meet and exceed key strategic initiatives.

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 organizational performance improvement.
• Experience working with a unionized workforce is 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.

About UW Medicine – Where Your Impact Goes Further

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. Its mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. Employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.

Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Pay

• Minimum: $165,000.00 annual
• Maximum: $225,000.00 annual