Director - Health System Coding

Coding Director

Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We help healthcare organizations build innovation capabilities and accelerate key growth initiatives, enabling organizations to own the future, instead of being disrupted by it. Together, we empower clients to create sustainable growth, optimize internal processes and deliver better consumer outcomes. Joining the Huron team means you'll help our clients evolve and adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare environment and optimize existing business operations, improve clinical outcomes, create a more consumer-centric healthcare experience, and drive physician, patient and employee engagement across the enterprise.

Health systems, hospitals and medical clinics are under immense pressure to improve clinical outcomes and reduce the cost of providing patient care. Investing in new partnerships, clinical services and technology is not enough to create meaningful and substantive change. To succeed long-term, healthcare organizations must empower leaders, clinicians, employees, affiliates and communities to build cultures that foster innovation to achieve the best outcomes for patients.

Baystate Health is seeking a dynamic and strategic Coding Director to lead and advance our Health Information Management (HIM) operations. This role is responsible for the enhancement of the management skills of direct reports to implement new and best practice approaches that improve customer service, operational effectiveness, and financial outcomes.

The Coding Director provides visionary leadership and comprehensive operational oversight for a broad scope of Health Information Management (HIM) and Coding functions. Prepares departmental budgets and implements effective cost control measures. Supervises, trains, develops, and motivates subordinate staff members to achieve performance excellence. Holds accountability for Discharged Not Final Coded (DNFC) processes. Acts as Custodian of Medical Records, ensuring proper management and security. Oversees the appropriate release of medical record information in response to authorized requests. Manages medical records forms and ensures accuracy and compliance. Contributes to the development and execution of strategic plans, goals, and Key Performance Indicators to fulfill organizational imperatives. Analyzes and summarizes essential revenue cycle data, monitoring performance against established KPIs. Evaluates and interprets variances and trends in HIM & Coding to strategically align operational objectives. Develops departmental policies, procedures, and protocols in accordance with Joint Commission, federal, and state guidelines. Ensures compliance with all applicable Federal, State, local, and private sector mandates.

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required. Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Encoder experience (3M / Solventum, Encoder Pro, Codify) preferred. Epic experience preferred. Cerner experience preferred. Bachelor's degree in health information management with an RHIA certification, or a related field, or an Associate's degree with RHIT certification and 20+ years of hospital HIM / Coding operations experience required. Master's degree preferred. This role requires remaining seated at a desk / computer for 8 hours daily; repetitive use of computer keyboard and mouse; use of computer monitors for 8 hours daily; interaction though video / audio conference calls and possible use of a headset with microphone; very rarely duties might require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time. Experience working with data from various sources preferred. Familiarity with revenue cycle systems, deep understanding of revenue cycle process flow and financial analysis. Desire to work as part of a team in a partnership role. Direct Supervisory Experience. Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, with strong interpersonal skills. Assist direct reports with all administrative functions, reporting to committees and preparation of data. Strong leadership and management skills aligning to Huron's core values and competencies. 7+ years of HIM & Coding operations experience with 5+ in managerial positions required. Academic Hospital / Medical Center experience preferred. 500+ bed hospital experience preferred.

Leadership and integrity. Strong communication skills and executive presence. Strategic decision-making and critical thinking. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Organized, detail oriented and able to meet critical deadlines. Financial acumen. The ability to work with minimal direction. Results-oriented. Effective relationship building and networking. People development and coaching. Mental / physical health sufficient to meet the demands and pressures of the position. Ability to read and write in the English language. Preferred experience in a matrixed organization. Current permanent U.S. Work Authorization required.