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**Open Date** 04/28/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN41741B

**Job Title** Supervisor, Outpatient / Provider Coding

**Working Title** Supervisor, Medical Coding

**Job Grade** F

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

UMB Office Hours; M-F 8:00am to 5:00pm **Mountain Time**

**VP Area** U of U Health - Academics

**Department** 00209 - Univ Medical Billing - Oper

**Location** Other

**City** Other

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** 76000-81000

**Close Date** 07/25/2025

**Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** 05/30/2025

Job Summary

**University Medical Billing ( UMB )** is a fully remote department that is viewed as the premier billing office for the University of Utah School of Medicine, serving over 1,800 providers and 30 different specialties across Utah and surrounding states. We strive to be a great place to work while providing the best service to our customers. Our leaders and employees value collaboration, innovation, and accountability – attributes a successful candidate will exemplify.

**Job Summary:** Supervise medical coding operations to ensure accurate and compliant coding of medical records for an organization that provides healthcare patient services. Oversee and train coding staff. Design, implement, and document coding policies and processes. Conduct audits and evaluate operations to identify opportunities for improvements. First-level leadership. Coordinates and leads daily team activities. May spend a portion of time performing the work of those they supervise. Assists with management decisions and activities. Working knowledge of team function within the organization.

Receives predetermined work assignments that are process driven and subject to a moderate level of control and review. Guides subordinates on a course of action based on knowledge of established policies and procedures. Provides input and contributes to managing costs related to a unit or sub-unit.

The starting salary for this position is **$76,000 to $81,000/yr.** , depending on experience. Members of UMB are eligible for a bonus based on department performance. All team members are eligible for the University’s comprehensive benefit package that includes 90% employer- paid medical insurance, a generous 14.2% retirement contribution, reduced tuition, PTO and holiday pay, and more!

Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check and the adherence to departmental policies, including UMB’s Telecommuting Agreement which requires a distraction-free and HIPAA compliant workplace, cameras on for all virtual calls/meetings, and the ability to work during office hours or assigned shift (M-F, approximately 8am to 5pm Mountain Time) regardless of what time zone you live in. Additionally, new hires are required to provide their own monitors (two) and reliable internet service.

Responsibilities

+ Supervises Work 35%

+ Train new hires to complete the workflow process for resolving work.

+ Create and manage team schedule

+ Prioritize activities, evaluate outcomes and recommend appropriate changes to the manager.

+ Analyze team’s work/throughput and report on activities to improve service utilization to ensure meeting key performance targets.

+ Respond to inquiries and support resolution

+ Supervises Team 35%

+ Monitor employee productivity

+ Manage employee performance, conduct annual assessments, support individual learning and development objectives

+ Oversee timecards, time-off requests, and other related items

+ Coding Knowledge/Information Dissemination 30%

+ Identify, research, and resolve problems and complaints.

+ Assess and research coding related databases to obtain coding and billing guidelines.

+ Facilitate internal and external meetings.

+ Communicate information regarding provider concerns/reviews to coding staff.

+ Complete ad hoc related duties as assigned; meet performance standards and key performance expectations of position.

Minimum Qualifications

Position requires American Health Information Management Association ( AHIMA ) or American Academy of Professional Coders ( AAPC ) recognized certification such as: Certified Professional Coder ( CPC ), Certified Professional Coder-Hospital ( CPC -H), Certified Professional Coder-Payor ( CPC -P), Certified Coding Specialist ( CCS ), Certified Coding Specialist–Physician Based ( CCS - P), Registered Health Information Administrator ( RHIA ), Registered Health Information Technician ( RHIT ), or other specialty certification indicated by the department. Departments may prefer specific certifications over others.

Three years coding, clinical or billing experience and three years of progressively responsible supervisory experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required.

Demonstrated knowledge of clinical documentation requirements related to regulatory and reimbursement rules and regulations, reimbursement systems (federal, state and payer specific), and health insurance processing is required. Proficiency with computer software such as Microsoft Word and Excel, and effective human relations and communication skills are also required. Some areas may require knowledge of CMS , AMA and AHA coding and billing guidelines.

Incumbents in this position must maintain their Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) as required by the issuing coding organization.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

+ 3 years of coding, clinical, or billing experience with documentation requirements related to regulatory reimbursement rules, regulations, reimbursement systems (federal, state and payer specific), and health insurance processing is required.

+ AAPC , AHIMA certification

+ 2 years’ experience providing indirect leadership, project management or mentor-type support to others.

+ Proficiency in Outlook365

+ Proven experience working in a remote environment

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

While UMB is a remote department and this role will be performed remotely, interested applicants should note the following:

+ This role is expected to work during UMB office hours which are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm Mountain Time.

+ The University of Utah is committed to providing jobs to individuals located in Utah, and sees remote roles like this as an opportunity to provide amazing employment opportunities to those living in remote areas of the state. As such, Utah-based applicants may be prioritized in the screening process.

+ At this time, the University of Utah is unable to employ individuals living in California, Colorado, New York, Oregon, or Washington.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

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