Director Coding, HIM, & Records Management

Title: Director Coding, HIM, & Records Management

Department Org: Health Info Management - 108890

Employee Classification: J1 - Salaried Full Time HSC

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift:  1

Start Time:  0730   End Time:  1600

Posted Salary: Salary starting at $96,179; will commensurate with education and experience

Float: True

Rotate: True

On Call: True

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description:

The Director is responsible for developing goals and objectives that are actionable and align with UToledo Health’s Mission and Strategic Plan. It is also responsible for managing Health Information Management (HIM) functions including the processing of legal medical documents and requests, and document scanning entered into the electronic medical record as well as coding and documentation provided by a contracted coding company. This role is also responsible to ensure privacy and confidentiality of patient and institutional data for UTMC. Also assists medical and administrative leadership in evaluating and designing the quality and appropriateness of health information services for patients and health care services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in health information management, Business Administration, or related field is required; master’s degree preferred.
• Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Coding Specialist–Physician-based (CCS-P) required. Additional certifications (e.g., RHIA, RHIT) a plus. HEMA certification is preferred.
• Minimum of seven or more (7 +) years of experience in coding and health information management, with five to seven (5-7) years in a leadership or management role.
• Expertise in ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS coding, and clinical documentation improvement (CDI).
• Experience managing outsourced coding agencies and vendor relationships.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, billing, reimbursement processes, and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, with excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have advanced working knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and coding software.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. 

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

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