Expected Compensation is hiring a Medical Coding Project Manager to drive the delivery of business solutions for athenahealth’s Medical Coding Services, with a focus on the medical coding automation product. You will be responsible for developing and implementing solutions that enhance customer value and operational efficiency.
What You'll Do
- Use data analysis and qualitative evaluation to determine root causes of operational problems.
- Analyze trends to deliver clear and compelling data stories to stakeholders.
- Design elegant solutions favoring automation, AI, work prevention, and product enhancement over manual workflows.
- Master workflow design and analysis using Lean Six Sigma or similar techniques, considering impacts on dependent processes.
- Identify opportunities to expand the value provided to clients through improved services.
- Ensure quality and compliance of medical coding standards within our product and services.
- Lead initiatives and projects that improve client and operational outcomes over a planning cycle.
- Create and curate project plans and roadmaps, setting stakeholder expectations and proactively identifying risks.
- Lead execution across commercial, R&D, and operations teams to ensure project success.
- Identify metrics and define success criteria to create transparency into program success.
- Discover customer requirements and incorporate feedback into product and service prioritization.
- Present project purpose, updates, and outcomes to Service Integrity and stakeholder leadership.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate professional experience.
- 5+ years of professional experience in Medical Coding.
- 2+ years managing projects or teams.
- Experience working with cross-functional groups to achieve common goals and communicating effectively with stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to assume sole and independent responsibility for various projects.
- CPC and/or CCS certification from AAPC or AHIMA required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, OneNote.
Nice to Have
- Experience implementing computer assisted coding and/or coding automation tools.
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and Agile development methodologies.
- SQL experience.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SQL
Team & Environment
Part of the Medical Coding team within the RCM Product organization.
Benefits & Compensation
- Health and financial benefits.
- Location-specific perks including commuter support, employee assistance programs, and tuition assistance.
- Employee resource groups.
- Collaborative workspaces.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Sponsorship of events including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons.
- Compensation: $86,000 - $146,000 + equity plans (eligibility dependent).
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role.
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