Remote Director of Coding & Charge Capture

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 165,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medicine is seeking a Director of Coding & Charge Capture to provide strategic direction and leadership for the department. This role oversees staff, collaborates with UW Medicine partners, and drives performance improvements to enhance coding and charge capture accuracy and efficiency.

The position emphasizes operational excellence, cross-functional coordination, and a focus on achieving organizational goals.

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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or healthcare

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

UW Medicine is seeking a Director of Coding & Charge Capture to provide strategic direction and leadership for the department. This role oversees staff, collaborates with UW Medicine partners, and drives performance improvements to enhance coding and charge capture accuracy and efficiency.

The position emphasizes operational excellence, cross-functional coordination, and a focus on achieving organizational goals.