athenahealth
Medical Coding Project Manager
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We are looking for a Medical Coding Project Manager to join the Medical Coding team here at athenahealth. In this role, the Medical Coding Project Manager will be responsible for the delivery and execution of business solutions for athenahealth’s Medical Coding Services within the RCM Product organization, specifically our medical coding automation product. This individual will work to develop and implement solutions to improve customer value and athena operational efficiency. They will also need to be a strong analytical problem solver, project manager, and excellent communicator.
The Medical Coding Project Manager will act as a critical thinker who creates business cases, influences stakeholders, develops strategic direction and demonstrates command of the technical and industry knowledge of Medical Coding standards and guidelines. The Medical Coding Project Manager will also manage and influence project teams to action, balancing urgency while cultivating lasting collegial relationships.
Job Responsibilities
Use both hard data analysis and qualitative evaluation to determine root causes of a problem
Analyze trends to deliver clear and compelling data story to stakeholders
Design elegant solutions that favor automation, use of AI, work prevention, and product enhancement over manual workflows
Master workflow design and analysis through Lean Six Sigma or other operational engineering techniques, considering impact on dependent processes and ensuring continuity of work delivery
Identify opportunities to expand the value we provide to clients through more or better service(s) using your understanding of customer business problems
Ensures quality & compliance of medical coding standards within our product and services
Lead initiatives and projects that improve client and operational outcomes over a planning cycle, representing broad subject matter expertise
Creates and curates project plans and initiative roadmap, balancing and setting clear stakeholder expectations and proactively identifying areas of risk
Ensure success by leading execution across the company - including commercial, R&D, and operations
Identify metrics and define success criteria to create transparency and visibility into program success and/or improvement areas
Discover customer requirements and improve the service by incorporating feedback into product and service prioritization
Present project purpose, updates, and outcomes to Service Integrity and stakeholder leadership, demonstrating command over all components of the project
Typical Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree (or commensurate level of professional experience)
5+ years of professional experience in Medical Coding
2+ years managing projects or teams
Experience working with cross-functional groups and teams to achieve common goals and communicating and presenting to stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to assume sole and independent responsibility for various projects
Experience implementing computer assisted coding and/or coding automation tools preferred
CPC and/or CCS certified from AAPC or AHIMA required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, OneNote
Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and Agile development methodologies preferred
SQL experience preferred
Base pay range $86,000.00/yr - $146,000.00/yr
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
Equal Opportunity Employment. Visit https://www.athenahealth.com/careers/equal-opportunity for more information.
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We are looking for a Medical Coding Project Manager to join the Medical Coding team here at athenahealth. In this role, the Medical Coding Project Manager will be responsible for the delivery and execution of business solutions for athenahealth’s Medical Coding Services within the RCM Product organization, specifically our medical coding automation product. This individual will work to develop and implement solutions to improve customer value and athena operational efficiency. They will also need to be a strong analytical problem solver, project manager, and excellent communicator.
The Medical Coding Project Manager will act as a critical thinker who creates business cases, influences stakeholders, develops strategic direction and demonstrates command of the technical and industry knowledge of Medical Coding standards and guidelines. The Medical Coding Project Manager will also manage and influence project teams to action, balancing urgency while cultivating lasting collegial relationships.
Job Responsibilities
Use both hard data analysis and qualitative evaluation to determine root causes of a problem
Analyze trends to deliver clear and compelling data story to stakeholders
Design elegant solutions that favor automation, use of AI, work prevention, and product enhancement over manual workflows
Master workflow design and analysis through Lean Six Sigma or other operational engineering techniques, considering impact on dependent processes and ensuring continuity of work delivery
Identify opportunities to expand the value we provide to clients through more or better service(s) using your understanding of customer business problems
Ensures quality & compliance of medical coding standards within our product and services
Lead initiatives and projects that improve client and operational outcomes over a planning cycle, representing broad subject matter expertise
Creates and curates project plans and initiative roadmap, balancing and setting clear stakeholder expectations and proactively identifying areas of risk
Ensure success by leading execution across the company - including commercial, R&D, and operations
Identify metrics and define success criteria to create transparency and visibility into program success and/or improvement areas
Discover customer requirements and improve the service by incorporating feedback into product and service prioritization
Present project purpose, updates, and outcomes to Service Integrity and stakeholder leadership, demonstrating command over all components of the project
Typical Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree (or commensurate level of professional experience)
5+ years of professional experience in Medical Coding
2+ years managing projects or teams
Experience working with cross-functional groups and teams to achieve common goals and communicating and presenting to stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to assume sole and independent responsibility for various projects
Experience implementing computer assisted coding and/or coding automation tools preferred
CPC and/or CCS certified from AAPC or AHIMA required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, OneNote
Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and Agile development methodologies preferred
SQL experience preferred
Base pay range $86,000.00/yr - $146,000.00/yr
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
Equal Opportunity Employment. Visit https://www.athenahealth.com/careers/equal-opportunity for more information.
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