Director, Operational Excellence

Director, Operational Excellence

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first. The Director, Operational Excellence will lead strategic initiatives to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and compliance of medical coding operations across the organization. This role is responsible for driving continuous improvement, ensuring regulatory alignment, and fostering a high-performance culture within coding teams. The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader with deep expertise in medical coding, risk adjustment, and operational transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy :

• Develop and execute a roadmap for operational excellence in medical coding.
• Align coding operations with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Oversee performance of Coding Educators and Program Managers supporting consultative, onshore, and offshore coding teams.

Quality and Compliance :

Process Optimization :

Team Development :

Cross-Functional Collaboration :

Reporting & Analytics :

Coder Education :

Associate Engagement and Retention :

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Certifications

Required Experience & Skills

Work at Home Statement

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home / Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home / Office employees must meet the following criteria :

Travel : While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $138,900 - $191,000 per year. This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and / or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals