This position is responsible for the performance of coding operations and services. Ensure adequate resources and staffing for consistent coverage of engagements. Manages service line performance, as well as engagement, quality, and productivity standards. Interfaces directly with Tenet hospitals at a corporate level. Serves as the critical link in managing relationships with national vendor partners. Identifies and develops additional business development opportunities.

• Supports coding team by providing appropriate educational resources. Interfaces with both Tenet corporate and facility leadership.
• Ensure adequate staffing for consistent coding team coverage. Ensure corporate standards for business unit human resources are aligned with predetermined qualifications, competence, and performance expectations; ensure consistent application of policies/procedures pertaining to human resources management. Monitor and maintain compliance with DNFB/C and FBNE targets.
• Continually assess and improve the financial and operational performance through data analysis and support the implementation of sustainable performance improvement initiatives.
• Monitors coding quality in accordance with applicable Tenet monitoring policies. Coordinates feedback with Corporate leadership, HIM leadership, Compliance, Facilities, and other appropriate parties.
• Works with coding audit team to prepare action plans in response to audit findings. Ensure compliance with Tenet -required educational updates and in-services.
• Average coding quality standard of =/>95% accuracy per monitoring period both individually and as a service line.
• Participate as directed in business expansion and targeted growth activities.
• Directs the development of tactical plans and operating budgets to achieve strategic goals; monitor progress toward goals throughout the year.
• Researches and monitors healthcare regulatory standards. Attends and participates in meetings and is responsible for coding related information communicated at meetings and between Tenet Corporate and facility teams and leadership.
• Attends relevant coding workshops to stay abreast of new and changing technologies. Stays current with AHA Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines, CMS and other agency directives for ICD-10-CM, ICD-PCS and CPT coding.
• Attends any mandatory coding seminars. Participates as needed in Quarterly Coding Updates and coding conference calls.

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Required:

• Bachelor degree in Health Information Management and or relevant Bachelor’s degree with 10 years in a comparable position.
• Seven (7) years of recent experience in HIM and/or coding leadership work in the field.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Management (RHIA) professional certification.
• Must be able to travel nationally 25%-50%.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, problem solving abilities; good knowledge of medical records systems (paper, hybrid, and electronic).
• Ability to build and maintain team dynamics.
• Strong computer applications knowledge including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be fluent in general information technologies; significant level of autonomy; must be self-directed.
• Implement policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of the services
• High Level knowledge of Coding processes and nomenclatures.
• Excellent organizational skills for initiation and maintenance of efficient workflow
• Capacity to work independently in a virtual office setting or at facility setting if required to travel for assignment.
• Able to operate computer keyboard, mouse, and other peripherals as appropriate to accomplish coding & abstracting duties.
• Abides by the Standards of Ethical coding set forth by AHIMA and monitors coding team for violations and reports as areas of concern are identified.
• Maintains knowledge of current professional coding certification requirements and promotes recruitment and retention of certified staff in coding positions.
• Support the collaboration between coding, CDI, Quality, compliance, and medical staff.
• Works collaboratively with CDI, quality, and other facility leaders .

Preferred:

• The ideal candidate will have coding management experience in a large multi-facility health system.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential.
• Successfully demonstrates leadership of large coding teams for complex multi-hospital systems.
• Competency in all facets of coding related t IP, OP, ED, and pro-fee.

Position will support Tenet corporate located in Texas. Tenet Healthcare complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.