Penn State Health

Penn State Health - Penn State Health Corporation

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Hours: 8:00a - 4:30p

Recruiter Contact: Garrett C. Kieffer at gkieffer@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

Remote, with occasional onsite meetings

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Reports directly to the Director Revenue Integrity. The Manager Ambulatory Coding will plan, organize and implement current and future strategies to optimize the revenue flow of the health system through professional coding.

This position is responsible for the management of coding compliance, establishing working relationships with Penn State Health Revenue Cycle leadership, charge account analysis, ensuring staffing productivity guidelines are set at appropriate levels and being maintained, optimizing best business practices and achieving best results.

Responsible for leading and managing a team dedicated to optimizing revenue and improving efficiency through strategic management and review of rev cycle processes focused on revenue integrity areas coding, provider documentation, charge capture process and workflows, revenue cycle compliance and regulatory issues, coding and auditing at a health system level. Coding team managers’ report directly to this Ambulatory Coding Manager as well as other direct reports. Manage a staff of 25 plus direct reports and dotted line to clinical specialty departments.

Actively engage in the system build projects and onboarding processes for new practices, facilities and hospitals in order to ensure standard coding policies, procedures and processes are in place and followed for the health system.

Manage the strategic and tactical activities of the professional coding staff in the delivery of efficient and effective services including management of staff, technologies and customer service initiatives.

Participate in revenue and system meetings and committees to support the health system at a high level of decision making on a weekly and monthly basis.

Manage monthly charge reconciliation process across the health system.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum five (5) years of experience with professional coding required or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in Revenue Cycle professional coding required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• CPC preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH CORPORATION?

There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system.

Within Penn State Health’s Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

Union: Non Bargained