Job Description

Faculty Practice Plan Services (FPPS) has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Coding & Charge Capture.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Remote

POSITION SUMMARY

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

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide oversight and direction for the coding and charge capture department.
• Effectively coordinate and communicate operational activities and planning efforts within UWP and affected areas across UW Medicine. 
• Collaborate with internal and external partners, as necessary, 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 of Coding & Charge Capture with carrying their responsibilities related to management of the daily operations of the Department
• Anticipate external and internal factors that require operational, system or personnel changes within assigned areas. 
• Actively and continuously analyze workflows, organizational structure, staffing assignments or other factors to ensure optimal performance; make recommendations and modifications, as necessary.
• Direct or personally performs root-cause analysis to make performance improvement decisions and implement change.
• As a member of the senior management team, participate in the development of goals, objectives and tactical plans consistent with the organizational strategic plan and vision. 
• Advance the organization’s ability to meet and exceed key strategic initiatives. 

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 organization performance improvement
• Experience working with a unionized workforce, 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.

Desired:

• Master's preferred

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$165,000.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$225,000.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable