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Senior Medical Coding Service Integrity Associate

3+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Dec. 6, 2024
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

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Description
Join us in creating a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

We are seeking a Senior Medical Coding Service Integrity Associate to join the Medical Coding team within our Customer Success division. In this role, you will drive the delivery and execution of business solutions for athenahealth’s Medical Coding Services in the Technology Enabled Services organization.

As a Senior Medical Coding Service Integrity Associate, you will leverage your analytical and problem-solving skills to enhance customer value and operational efficiency. You’ll work cross-functionally to design and implement impactful solutions, applying your technical expertise in Medical Coding standards and guidelines. This role requires strong critical thinking, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage projects that influence stakeholders and teams toward meaningful outcomes.


Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct root cause analysis using data and qualitative evaluation.
  • Analyze trends to deliver clear, actionable insights to stakeholders.
  • Design and implement solutions that prioritize automation, work prevention, and product enhancements over manual workflows.
  • Utilize Lean Six Sigma and other operational engineering techniques to master workflow design and analysis, ensuring continuity across dependent processes.
  • Lead initiatives that enhance client and operational outcomes, demonstrating subject matter expertise.
  • Gather customer requirements and refine services by integrating feedback into product and service prioritization.
  • Present project updates and outcomes to leadership, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of all project components.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • CPC and/or CCS certification from AAPC or AHIMA.
  • 3+ years of professional experience in Medical Coding.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and presenting to stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to independently manage projects.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, OneNote).

Preferred:

  • Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and Agile development methodologies.
  • SQL experience.

About athenahealth

Our Vision: To create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

Our Locations: From historic 19th-century buildings to landmark office spaces, our innovative work environments inspire productivity and collaboration. With offices across the United States and India—and a growing remote workforce—we’re modernizing healthcare together.

Our Culture:
At athenahealth, we balance hard work with a culture of camaraderie and innovation. Our team—known as athenistas—is diverse, dynamic, and united by a shared mission to improve healthcare.

As a mid-sized company, we’re large enough to offer career growth opportunities but small enough for your contributions to make an impact.

Giving Back:
Through athenaGives, we support food security, healthcare access, and STEM education initiatives. We partner with nonprofits to foster long-term collaborations that align with our mission and values.

What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive health and financial benefits.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Location-specific perks like commuter support, tuition assistance, and dog-friendly offices.
  • A culture of learning, collaboration, and inclusivity.
  • Enriching events, including book clubs, hackathons, and guest speaker sessions.

At athenahealth, we encourage employees to thrive in a supportive, flexible environment that values individual contributions and fosters innovation.


Equal Opportunity
athenahealth is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or any other legally protected factor.

If you need reasonable accommodations during the application process, please contact us at taoperations@athenahealth.com.

Learn more: athenahealth Equal Opportunity Policy.