36351BR

　　Extended Job Title:

　　Director - Medical Coding (School of Medicine/Alberta)

　　Org Level 1:

　　Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

　　Position Description:

　　Directs, plans, coordinates and supervises the operation and activities of a specialized unit or small department; develops and implements policies and procedures, administers the budget, organizes tasks and sets priorities. Serves as liaison with university personnel and community at large. Works under general supervision with broad latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

　　Requisition ID:

　　36351BR

　　Travel Required:

　　Up to 25%

　　Major/Essential Functions:

　　Recruitment and retention of coding department leadership. Supervision of leadership team. Develops a leadership secession plan. Contributes to the annual strategic plan. Responsible for developing and maintaining Policy/Procedure. Communicate results to staff, leadership and all stakeholders. Evaluates functions, processes and workflows. Performs departmental quality assurance functions required to achieve quality standards, productivity standards and compliance. Directs the review of medical records for timely completion and documentation. Develops and monitors departmental budget Ensures documentation and coding practices meet national coding and compliance guidelines. Provides ongoing education for coding staff.

　　Position Specific Qualifications

　　Baccalaureate degree, Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, Ability to analyze and interpret data, Flexible management skills with little aversion to rapid change in a dynamic environment. Demonstrable knowledge of HIPAA and HITECH, Active coding certification (AAPC or AHIMA), Significant understanding of the revenue cycle, Ability to create and maintain departmental budget, Ability to write succinct reports.

　　Grant Funded?:

　　No

　　Minimum Hire Rate:

　　Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications

　　Pay Basis:

　　Monthly

　　Work Location:

　　El Paso

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Knowledge of Health Information Management practices

　　Knowledge of federal and state privacy laws and regulations

　　Certification in multiple coding areas

　　Strong presentation skills

　　Strong knowledge of appeals

　　Campus:

　　HSC - El Paso

　　Department:

　　Medical Coding SOM ELP

　　Required Attachments:

　　Professional License or Certification, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV, Transcript

　　Job Type:

　　Full Time

　　Pay Statement:

　　Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

　　Job Group:

　　First line Managers

　　Shift:

　　Day

　　EEO Statement:

　　As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

　　Required Qualifications:

　　Bachelor's degree in related area required plus five years progressively responsible management experience

　　Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis

　　Position Specific:

　　Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

　　Ability to analyze and interpret data

　　Flexible management skills with little aversion to rapid change in a dynamic environment

　　Demonstrable knowledge of HIPAA and HITECH

　　Active coding certification (AAPC or AHIMA)

　　Significant understanding of the revenue cycle

　　Ability to create and maintain departmental budget

　　Ability to write succinct reports

　　Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

　　No

　　Jeanne Clery Act:

　　The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx