Clinic Director Salary in Irving, TX

DescriptionSummary: Consistent with the Mission and Core Values of CHRISTUS Health, the Associate Physician Informaticist is responsible for improving the successful use of clinical informatics technology at CHRISTUS Health by physicians and other clinicians.Responsibilities:Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.Collaborate with other key technology leaders, including the Vice President of Enterprise Informatics, Associate CIOs, and System Directors of Applications, under the direction of the system medical director of clinical informatics, to improve clinical use of the CHRISTUS information systems.Provide medical direction, training, and assistance to physicians and other clinicians to enhance their adoption and ongoing optimization of skills, usability, customization, personalization, and other features of the Epic EMR and other clinical systems used by CHRISTUS Health across acute care and ambulatory venues.Apply clinical knowledge and expertise of Epic EMR workflows to enhance and support provider/physician adoption of EMR workflows.Identify opportunities for provider workflow improvement and for effective Epic usage utilizing tools such as Epic Signal, Epic Slicer Dicer and reporting, Stanson Health portal, and other reporting tools.Work with clinical and operational leaders, including CMOs and CNEs, to systematically respond to evolving clinical needs.Establish a regular presence in clinical areas of the ministry and as a highly available resource for all physicians and clinicians.Collaborate with section chiefs and medical leaders at respective ministries to ensure presence at medical staff meetings and events as needed.Provide at-the-elbow support at System Go-Live events and support stabilization activities.Participate in ministry informatics meetings and governance.Collaborate with ministry and System Clinical Informaticists.Collaborate with the Clinical Informatics Training team.Provide at-the-spot training for new providers if requested.Maintain professional affiliations that enhance professional growth and pursue continuous self-development. Evaluate clinical processes to determine best practices across the system, including transfer of knowledge and best practices regardless of origin.Effectively dealing with various internal and external stakeholders requires a high level of interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy. Perform other duties as assigned.Requirements:Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree required.Experience assisting and training physicians and other clinicians in adopting and optimizing clinical information systems (CIS) in a complex, multi-site environment. Experience supporting Epic is required. Knowledge of medical and other clinical professional standards of care and scope of practice in hospitals and ambulatory clinics.Medical licensure in the state of employment preferred. Certification in Informatics preferred.Work Type: Full TimeEEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdfWe endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.

Description JOB SUMMARY Compliance Revenue Cycle Auditor will assist in the overall quality, compliance, and auditing activities to assess compliance of standard operating procedures, corporate policies, industry standards, and applicable federal and state laws for CHRISTUS Health. Conducts revenue cycle audit activities and prepares reports summarizing audit results. Works in conjunction with Director, Compliance Audit on revenue cycle compliance work plans, staff education, internal and external audits and reviews, and provides assurance that the organization is operating in an efficient and effective manner. MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs revenue cycle compliance audits according to the established work plan and ad hoc audits as needed, coordinates with the CHRISTUS Regional teams and the System Office as it relates to such audits, and prepares deliverables related to audit results including corrective action plans agreed to by revenue cycle leadership.Coordinates targeted internal medical record and claim reviews with the CHRISTUS revenue cycle departments.Identify risks related to the revenue cycle and assists with developing annual work plan to address those identified risks.Participates in regular compliance / revenue cycle workgroups and presents summary of compliance audit activities to the committee.Provides subject matter expertise / education to the facility staff as directed by the Director, Compliance Audit.Exercises due diligence in collaboration with the Director, Compliance Audit to prevent and detect misconduct and wrongdoing. Undertake all reasonable steps to respond appropriately when an offense is detected and prevent future similar offenses. Assess the enforcement of compliance program standards.Provides results of audits and education to HIM, Revenue Cycle Departments, physicians, hospital and clinic operations regarding revenue cycle requirement in conjunction with the Director, Compliance Audit.Assists department with development of corrective action plans (CAPs), as needed, and validate CAPs are implemented and successful by performing follow up audits.Communicates effectively with the regional compliance teams, Corporate Compliance team in the System Office, and hospital departments as needed following the CHRISTUS Core Values.Assists Director, Compliance Audit on OIG and other government audits/reviews and other compliance-related work, as assigned. Maintains confidentiality and discretion regarding all work matters. Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties. Assesses compliance with policies, procedures, and standards as promulgated by state and federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.Performs other duties as assigned.Requirements: Bachelor’s degree is preferred, though experience in healthcare revenue cycle, auditing, hospital operations will be consideredKnowledge of and experience with Epic preferredStrong Skills with Microsoft products (Excel, Word, and Power Point)Five (5) years’ experience or more in healthcare revenue cycleStrong knowledge of revenue cycle regulatory requirements and operations requiredKnowledge of processes related to billing, including, but not limited to registration, CDM management, Local and National Coverage Decisions, Advanced Beneficiary Notices, Medicare Secondary Payor requirements, third party collections and write-offs, No Surprise Act and Pricing TransparencyOverall knowledge of hospital department operationsCHC or other hospital revenue cycle certifications preferred Work Type: Full TimeEEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdfWe endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.

DescriptionSummary:The Director of Professional Coding is responsible for the direction and leadership of operational, financial, workforce management, for Professional (Pro-fee) Coding, Audit, and Education departments. This includes establishing, meeting and continuously monitoring the goals and objectives while maintaining alignment with the strategic goals and objectives for Christus Trinity Clinic. While the range of duties and responsibilities is broad and varied, the position includes directing the day-to-day operations, budgeting, productivity, coding compliance, and human resource management. The Director works closely with a variety of stakeholders, coordinating the activities of Professional Coding across the system. The Director is responsible for a diverse, growing department, requiring skills in data-driven decision-making, project management, and process improvement/lean management. This position requires a deep knowledge of industry best practices in pro-fee coding and documentation, technology and workflow. The Director will use these skills and experience to partner with physicians, department managers, coding leads/managers, Education Director, revenue cycle (CBO) and revenue integrity departments, and other clinical and non-clinical operational stakeholders in a highly complex professional coding model, to maximize patient and provider experience from a coding perspective, while increasing coding accuracy and efficiency.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: · Conducts themselves in a manner that upholds CHRISTUS core values. · Interprets impact of broad scope organizational change for staff and develops change strategies for successful implementation. · Leverages leadership competencies to develop themselves and others. · Develops and manages operational initiatives with measurable outcomes. · Formulates objectives, goals and strategies collaboratively with other stakeholders. · Prepares and delivers reports to operational leadership outlining progress toward meeting goals and objectives, to include performance related to pre-AR aging, work queue management, finance, quality, and staffing. · Actively seeks opportunities to improve financial outcomes, engaging staff in the process. · Monitors and analyzes data and utilizes for decisions regarding FTE’s, staffing and operational budget. · Creates business plan(s)/SBARs in support of operational and staffing needs, analyzing cost benefit of programs and resources to support coding operations. · Directs and provides guidance to managers to effectively allocate resources based on charge volume, budget constraints, and program priorities, goals, and objectives. · Contribute to the success of the Christus Trinity Clinic by providing leadership, direction and coordination of operations, finances, and staffing for area of responsibility. · Manage and direct all activities within area of responsibility. · Continually assesses all services, identifies problems, utilizes data to analyze and propose innovative approaches for solutions. · Engages staff and other stakeholders in continuous improvement of systems and processes; manages resources for staff participation in improvement work activities. · Ensures effective facilitation of improvement teams and development of leadership skills to ensure overall effectiveness of meetings. · Organizes and prioritizes time and resources to manage efficiency. · Remains current of new coding and documentation guidelines, best practices and incorporates into Professional Coding practices and programs. · Serve as subject matter expert in Evaluation & Management (E/M) coding and documentation requirements, CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCC, and HCPCS assignments. · Serve as subject matter expert in Resident/Teaching Physician coding and documentation guidelines, CMS’ Incident-To and Split/Shared rules. · Articulate and enforce standards for quality/productivity. · Demonstrates achievable and measurable results and develop action plans for improvement. · Initiates, monitors, and enforces all regulatory requirements including: CMS, NCCI, HIPAA, etc. · Holds self and others accountable to policy, standards and commitments and provides timely follow through on questions and concerns. · Actively listens to staff ideas and concerns, assesses others communication styles and adapts to them. · Effectively facilitates meetings within Coding, Compliance, Revenue Cycle Operations and Clinical Operations. · Creates bi-directional systems that effectively communicate information and data with various teams, providers, etc. · Articulates and presents data, information, and ideas in a clear and concise manner. · Communicates opinions and ideas in a nonthreatening and nonjudgmental manner to staff, peers, and others. · Communicates with physicians, department leaders, and senior administration to maintain coordination with other CHRISTUS programs and departments. · Manages the complex interdepartmental and interdisciplinary relationships to assure collaboration and effective/efficient operations within Coding Operations, Compliance, Revenue Integrity, and Revenue Cycle. · Creates an environment that encourages diverse opinion, recognizes differences, and incorporates into process and services. · Exhibits awareness of personal attitudes and beliefs, recognizing its effect on response to others. · Creates a culture for recognizing and rewarding staff. · Creates and maintains a satisfying workplace that fosters professional growth and job satisfaction for all members. · Interviews to select top talent, matching Professional Coding Operations needs with appropriate skill sets. · Identifies and addresses professional growth needs of self and others. · Assesses manager, lead and staff development needs, identifies goals and provides resources. · Identifies lack of competency in performance and establishes a corrective action plan (CAP) which includes goals, interventions, and measures. · Maintains membership in professional organization(s) to develop knowledge and resources through networking, continuing education, and participation in national, regional, and/or local activities. · Ensures integration of ethical standards and CHRISTUS core values into everyday work activities. Requirements:Education Minimum – · Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management (HIM) or other healthcare-related field · Four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree in addition to the experience below. Preferred – · Master’s Degree in related field Work Experience Minimum – · Five (5) years management experience in Professional (Pro-fee) Medical Coding and three (3) plus years hands-on professional coding experience for a large health care facility, clinic, or consulting organization. Preferred – · Five (5) years management experience in Professional (Pro-fee) Medical Coding and three (3) plus years hands-on professional coding experience for a large health care system · Experience in EPIC Certifications – Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist Professional (CCS-P). Additional AAPC specialty certifications, RHIT, RHIA, would be a plus. Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities · Proficiency in 2023 E/M coding and documentation guidelines · Proficiency in CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCs coding for professional services · Demonstrated understanding of CMS/NCCI guidelines · Knowledge of principles used for compliant coding · Ability to operate in high-pressure situations · Effective analytical ability in order to develop and analyze options, recommend solutions to and solve complex problems and issues · Ability to function independently and deal with multiple, simultaneous projects · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to include the ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts and build teams · Demonstrated creativity and flexibility · Excellent organizational skills · Knowledge of HIPAA and other compliance requirements · Demonstrated innovative approach to problem resolution · Ability to work collaboratively across CHRISTUS Health entities and disciplines · Effective organizational, planning and project management abilities · Ability to recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and develop goals for professional growth and achievement · Ability to demonstrate a commitment to quality and excellence · Effective leadership abilities: o Ability to implement change in a positive, sensitive and forward - thinking manner o Planning and problem solving o Developing goals and objectives, and establishing priorities o Inspires confidence, appropriate risk taking and achievement of high standards o Self-starter with a willingness to try new ideas o Positive, can-do attitude coupled with a sense of urgency o Good judgment and ability to act decisively at the right time o Ability to persuade others and develop consensus o Effective communication skills both in written and verbal presentation with a communication style that is open in order to foster trust, credibility and understanding o Effective collaboration and promotion of teamwork Work Type: Full TimeEEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdfWe endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.