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Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. Medical Coding Project Manager We are looking for a Medical Coding Project Manager to join the Medical Coding team here at athenahealth. In this role, the Medical Coding Project Manager will be responsible for the delivery and execution of business solutions for athenahealth’s Medical Coding Services within the RCM Product organization, specifically our medical coding automation product. This individual will work to develop and implement solutions to improve customer value and athena operational efficiency. They will also need to be a strong analytical problem solver, project manager, and excellent communicator. The Medical Coding Project Manager will act as a critical thinker who creates business cases, influences stakeholders, develops strategic direction and demonstrates command of the technical and industry knowledge of Medical Coding standards and guidelines. The Medical Coding Project Manager will also manage and influence project teams to action, balancing urgency while cultivating lasting collegial relationships. Job Responsibilities Use both hard data analysis and qualitative evaluation to determine root causes of a problem Analyze trends to deliver clear and compelling data story to stakeholders Design elegant solutions that favor automation, use of AI, work prevention, and product enhancement over manual workflows Master workflow design and analysis through Lean Six Sigma or other operational engineering techniques, considering impact on dependent processes and ensuring continuity of work delivery Identify opportunities to expand the value we provide to clients through more or better service(s) using your understanding of customer business problems Ensures quality & compliance of medical coding standards within our product and services Lead initiatives and projects that improve client and operational outcomes over a planning cycle, representing broad subject matter expertise Creates and curates project plans and initiative roadmap, balancing and setting clear stakeholder expectations and proactively identifying areas of risk Ensure success by leading execution across the company - including commercial, R&D, and operations Identify metrics and define success criteria to create transparency and visibility into program success and/or improvement areas Discover customer requirements and improve the service by incorporating feedback into product and service prioritization Present project purpose, updates, and outcomes to Service Integrity and stakeholder leadership, demonstrating command over all components of the project Typical Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree (or commensurate level of professional experience) 5+ years of professional experience in Medical Coding 2+ years managing projects or teams Experience working with cross-functional groups and teams to achieve common goals and communicating and presenting to stakeholders Demonstrated ability to assume sole and independent responsibility for various projects Experience implementing computer assisted coding and/or coding automation tools preferred CPC and/or CCS certified from AAPC or AHIMA required Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, OneNote Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and Agile development methodologies preferred SQL experience preferred Expected Compensation $86,000 - $146,000 The base salary range shown reflects the full range for this role from minimum to maximum. At athenahealth, base pay depends on multiple factors, including job-related experience, relevant knowledge and skills, how your qualifications compare to others in similar roles, and geographical market rates. Base pay is only one part of our competitive Total Rewards package - depending on role eligibility, we offer both short and long-term incentives by way of an annual discretionary bonus plan, variable compensation plan, and equity plans. About athenahealth Our vision: In an industry that becomes more complex by the day, we stand for simplicity. We offer IT solutions and expert services that eliminate the daily hurdles preventing healthcare providers from focusing entirely on their patients — powered by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. Our company culture: Our talented employees — or athenistas, as we call ourselves — spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplish our vision. We are a diverse group of dreamers and do-ers with unique knowledge, expertise, backgrounds, and perspectives. We unite as mission-driven problem-solvers with a deep desire to achieve our vision and make our time here count. Our award-winning culture is built around shared values of inclusiveness, accountability, and support. Our DEI commitment: Our vision of accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all requires addressing the inequities that stand in the way. That's one reason we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our business, from attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce to maintaining an inclusive environment for athenistas, our partners, customers and the communities where we work and serve. What we can do for you: Along with health and financial benefits, athenistas enjoy perks specific to each location, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative workspaces — some offices even welcome dogs. We also encourage a better work-life balance for athenistas with our flexibility. While we know in-office collaboration is critical to our vision, we recognize that not all work needs to be done within an office environment, full-time. With consistent communication and digital collaboration tools, athenahealth enables employees to find a balance that feels fulfilling and productive for each individual situation. In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons. We provide athenistas with a company culture based on learning, the support of an engaged team, and an inclusive environment where all employees are valued. Learn more about our culture and benefits here: athenahealth.com/careers https://www.athenahealth.com/careers/equal-opportunity United by our mission and driven by our entrepreneurial spirit, our work at athenahealth is collaborative, transformative, and above all, it’s meaningful. Our employees take pride in using technology and data-driven insights to inspire changes that will make the U.S. healthcare system better for everyone, including your friends, family and maybe even you. Notice to Job Seekers/Job Candidates: Recruitment Fraud Alert Please be aware of questionable job offers that are not affiliated with athenahealth. athenahealth has been made aware of unauthorized career opportunities offered by individuals posing as representatives of larger U.S. companies, including athenahealth. The fictitious jobs are advertised on employment-search websites, such as Indeed.com and Craigslist.com, and prospective employees are required to share their personal and financial information (e.g. credit card, bank information), provide copies of their government-issued identification, and/or send money for application fees, processing charges or work permits. The victims who are told they are "hired" are often instructed to deposit a check (which is later returned as fraudulent) into their own account and to forward overpayment to individuals - usually via wire transfer. Important information for job seekers: athenahealth has a formal application process and we do not request you to interview on a Google Hangout or via text messaging. athenahealth will never request money for the opportunity to apply or work for athenahealth. athenathealth does not require completion of tax forms, bank account or credit card information as part of the recruiting process. If you feel that you have been a victim of such a scam, please send an email to: askhr@athenahealth.com