Work Schedule :

This is a full time, 1.0 FTE position. Shifts will be scheduled Monday through Friday with a flexible start time. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

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Help coach and lead future inpatient coders at UW Health.

We are seeking a Program Manager, Inpatient Coder Apprentice Program to:

• Coordinate and supervise hiring, training, and development of new inpatient coders in our new Inpatient Coding Apprentice Program.
• Develop internal training curriculum, materials and evaluations for coding apprentices.
• Work with coding apprentices in group sessions and in one-to-one in virtual sessions over the course of the apprentice cohort (1-2 years).

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Minimum - Associate degree in Health Information Management (HIM)

Preferred - Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management (HIM)

Work Experience :

Minimum - Five (5) years of progressive acute care hospital inpatient coding experience

Experience with performing coding quality reviews/audits and analysis

Preferred -

-More than five (5) years of inpatient coding experience in an academic medical center.

-Instructional experience in a classroom setting (in-person or virtual)

-Supervisory experience in a coding setting

Certifications :

Minimum - AHIMA Certification: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Preferred - Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) with a CCS credential and 'AHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS Train the Trainer certification'

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

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