This role is responsible for managing Health Information Management (HIM) functions including the processing of legal medical documents and requests, coding and documentation compliance and document scanning entered into the electronic medical record. 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 5-7 years of experience in coding and health information management, with at least 3 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. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.

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.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.

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