Manager-HB Coding Education

divh2Manager-HB Coding Education / h2pThe Manager, HB Coding Education reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. / ppThis health system position manages a group of professionals supporting all campuses including NMH, LFH, CDH, Delnor, Kishwaukee, Valley West, and Marianjoy and is responsible for their recruitment, coaching, performance management and salary administration. The system position requires visibility at all sites and frequent rounding across all regions to maintain successful relationships with colleagues and executive leadership. The system position also works closely with all physician group, (NMG, RMG, KPG, etc.) leadership relating to coding practices and function integration. Additionally, this system position is responsible for continuous demonstration of ongoing compliance with HIPAA, TJC, CMS, IDPH, Illinois Administration Code and other regulatory agencies for NMHC. / ppThis position is responsible for the successful management of department metrics for coding. Consistent measurement of severity of illness and risk of mortality must be captured within the medical record to assure best quality performance and representation of care provided. In addition, quality coding practices must be maintained and measured to assure account receivables result in favorable net revenue to the organization. / ppThe system manager is responsible for all aspects of assigned projects and takes projects from original concept through final implementation and interfaces with all areas affected by the project. / ppThe System Manager, (Coding Education) is responsible for overseeing coding educators and auditors that aid in training, education and quality performance for internal and external coders in all coding divisions (Inpatient, Outpatient, Charge Posting Edits, Pre-Bill, Performance Improvement, Operational Performance). Consistent monitoring of quality metrics, coding guidelines and regulations to assure compliance of all coding practices and education. The coding education division supports medical staff departments and committees with on-going education related to compliant coding practices and improved documentation. / ppResponsibilities : / pulliThe Manager of Coding is an expert in clinical documentation, coding practices and the associated regulatory requirements assuring consistent compliance. / liliThe use of technology and other tools to optimize documentation must be continually evaluated. / liliThis role is responsible for managing overall Coding operations. / liliThe Manager is responsible for leading efforts to assure effective workflow process design for clinical documentation interventions which promote accurate and timely documentation. / liliIn addition, coding practices must remain compliant, consistent and timely to successfully impact the net revenue to the organization. / liliThe key to this role is the ability to compel changes in documentation to facilitate accurate representations of patient characteristics within the medical record so that process and outcome measures based on documentation reflect performance accurately. / liliA collaborative effort must be managed and maintained with all system leaders of Coding and Clinical Documentation of Northwestern Medicine to assure continuity in system practices for the Coding and Clinical Documentation teams across regions. / li / ulpQualifications : / ppRequired : / pulliHigh school diploma or equivalent / liliFive or more years in a hospital leadership position / liliRHIA, RHIT or CPC / liliWorking knowledge of clinical performance improvement / liliExcellent verbal and written communication skills including presentation skills for interaction at all levels of the organization including medical staff and senior management / liliDemonstrated leadership in change management / liliExperience using process improvement methodologies and tools / liliWorking knowledge of revenue cycle and reimbursement methodologies. / li / ulpPreferred : / pulliBachelors Degree in healthcare-related profession / liliClinical background / experience / li / ulpAdditional Information : / ppNorthwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. / ppBackground Check / ppNorthwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. / ppArtificial Intelligence Disclosure / ppArtificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. / ppBenefits / ppWe offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. / p / div