Director Coding - Revenue Cycle - (Museum District)

At Houston Methodist, the Director Coding position is responsible for planning, monitoring and directing the activities of the System Coding Department across all Houston Methodist facilities. The Director manages personnel performing inpatient and outpatient medical record coding, DRG and APC assignment, abstracting, and data entry functions; ensures accuracy and quality of coded and abstracted medical record data. This position coordinates coding and abstracting activities; provides data support with various departments and key stakeholders. The Director designs, implements, and monitors effective processes and systems within assigned areas of responsibility to achieve maximum efficiency, enhancing productivity and customer satisfaction. This role also assists in the development and evolution of the overall strategy for system-wide coding operations consistent with Houston Methodist strategic plans.
The Director position responsibilities include overseeing the activities of the department staff, ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence and efficiency to accomplish strategic and operational objectives. In addition, this position is accountable for employee engagement, adequate staffing levels, budget development and compliance, staffing decisions such as hiring and terminating employment, coaching and counseling employees on work related performance, and developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment. This position also ensures training, monitoring and operations initiatives are implemented which secure compliance with ethical and legal business practices and accreditation/regulatory/government regulations.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• CCS - Certified Coding Specialist (AHIMA) OR
• RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator (AHIMA) OR
• RHIT - Certified Health Information Technician (AHIMA) OR
• CPC - Certified Professional Coder (AAPC) -- when in the Ambulatory setting

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially about activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Demonstrates the ability to interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization

• Ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one's own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals involved

• Demonstrates leadership qualities and critical thinking through self-direction initiative and effective interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills

• Ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities, comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences

• Extensive knowledge of regulatory and accreditation agency requirements that impact department; stays abreast of industry changes

• Demonstrates highly effective communication skills-strong written communications and platform presentation abilities

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace

• Capable of leading teams/facilitating groups, building consensus and garnering highest confidence in professionalism and work product by senior leadership

• Ability to work under pressure and balance many competing priorities; highly responsive and solution/action oriented

• Proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software

• Maintains a positive and supportive attitude and demeanor

• Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information

• Expert knowledge and proficiency in the following:
  ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS coding classification systems
  MS-DRG, APR DRG and APC assignment systems
  Official coding guidelines and coding compliance

• Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes and pharmacology

• Knowledge of all components of the medical record

• Proficiency with electronic encoder application

• Extensive computer knowledge and familiarity with systems used in health care

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* Yes

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.