Jobs · Healthcare · Nebraska

Medical Coding Automation Senior Associate

athenahealth · Nebraska, United States · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$66k–$112k/yrFull-time

About the role

We are seeking a Medical Coding Automation Senior Associate to join our RCM Product & Operations division. This role involves partnering with various teams to improve workflow, support automation initiatives, and drive operational excellence through data analysis and process optimization.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze operational and workflow data to identify inefficiencies, root causes, and opportunities for process improvement within the Medical Coding Automation product.
  • Design and recommend scalable solutions that prioritize automation, AI-enabled workflows, and operational efficiency over manual processes.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Operations, Commercial, and R&D teams to support implementation of workflow enhancements.
  • Create and maintain project plans, presentations, stakeholder communications, and performance metrics to support transparency and execution.
  • Ensure adherence to medical coding standards, compliance guidelines, and coding quality expectations across workflows and operational processes.
  • Present findings, recommendations, and project outcomes to customers, stakeholders, and leadership while demonstrating subject matter expertise.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate professional experience required.
  • 3+ years of professional experience in Medical Coding, Revenue Cycle Management, healthcare operations, or a related field required.
  • CPC and/or CCS certification from AAPC or AHIMA required.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with multiple teams to achieve shared goals and operational outcomes required.
  • Experience working with providers or RCM management to influence provider documentation or customer workflow optimization preferred.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills required.
  • Experience implementing or supporting computer-assisted coding, coding automation tools, AI-enabled healthcare technologies, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, Agile frameworks, or SQL/reporting tools preferred.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate professional experience required.
  • 3+ years of professional experience in Medical Coding, Revenue Cycle Management, healthcare operations, or a related field required.
  • CPC and/or CCS certification from AAPC or AHIMA required.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with multiple teams to achieve shared goals and operational outcomes required.
  • Experience working with providers or RCM management to influence provider documentation or customer workflow optimization preferred.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills required.
  • Experience implementing or supporting computer-assisted coding, coding automation tools, AI-enabled healthcare technologies, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, Agile frameworks, or SQL/reporting tools preferred.

Skills

  • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience implementing or supporting computer-assisted coding, coding automation tools, AI-enabled healthcare technologies, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, Agile frameworks, or SQL/reporting tools.

Benefits

The typical compensation range for this position is $66,000 - $112,000. Base pay is influenced by a variety of factors including job-related experience, relevant knowledge and skills, how your qualifications compare to others in similar roles, and geographical market rates. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including short and long-term incentives, an annual discretionary bonus plan, a variable compensation plan, and equity plans.

Pay

$66,000 - $112,000

Schedule

Full-time

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