Manager, Coding & Health Information Management

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Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We help healthcare organizations build innovation capabilities and accelerate key growth initiatives, enabling organizations to own the future, instead of being disrupted by it. Together, we empower clients to create sustainable growth, optimize internal processes and deliver better consumer outcomes. Health systems, hospitals and medical clinics are under immense pressure to improve clinical outcomes and reduce the cost of providing patient care. Investing in new partnerships, clinical services and technology is not enough to create meaningful and substantive change. To succeed long-term, healthcare organizations must empower leaders, clinicians, employees, affiliates and communities to build cultures that foster innovation to achieve the best outcomes for patients. Joining the Huron team means you'll help our clients evolve and adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare environment and optimize existing business operations, improve clinical outcomes, create a more consumer-centric healthcare experience, and drive physician, patient and employee engagement across the enterprise. Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future. Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We help healthcare organizations build innovation capabilities and accelerate key growth initiatives, enabling organizations to own the future, instead of being disrupted by it. Together, we empower clients to create sustainable growth, optimize internal processes and deliver better consumer outcomes. Health systems, hospitals and medical clinics are under immense pressure to improve clinical outcomes and reduce the cost of providing patient care. Investing in new partnerships, clinical services and technology is not enough to create meaningful and substantive changes. To succeed long-term, healthcare organizations must empower leaders, clinicians, employees, affiliates and communities to build cultures that foster innovation to achieve the best outcomes for patients. Joining the Huron team means you'll help our clients evolve and adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare environment and optimize existing business operations, improve clinical outcomes, create a more consumer-centric healthcare experience, and drive physician, patient and employee engagement across the enterprise. The HIM & Coding Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing Health Information Management and medical coding operations to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant clinical data and coding practices. This role supports enterprise data integrity, regulatory compliance, and optimal reimbursement through strong operational oversight, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous process improvement. This position is hybrid and requires regular onsite presence in Athol, MA Operational Leadership: Oversee day-to-day HIM and coding operations ensuring timely completion of workflows and adherence to organizational standards Supervise, mentor, and develop staff including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management Monitor productivity, accuracy, and turnaround time across HIM and coding teams Manage departmental budget and ensure effective resource utilization Delegate work, set clear expectations, and ensure accountability across the team Quality & Compliance: Ensure compliance with ICD-10, CPT/HCPCS, CMS/OIG regulations, and internal data governance standards Conduct coding audits and HIM data reviews to maintain accuracy and regulatory compliance Investigate coding denials, data discrepancies, and documentation issues; implement corrective actions Maintain and update policies and procedures to align with regulatory and organizational requirements Collaboration & Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with CDI, Revenue Integrity, Billing, IT, and clinical teams to support accurate documentation and clean claims Collaborate with providers to ensure complete and timely clinical documentation Support EHR, encoder, and coding system optimization initiatives Align department goals with revenue cycle and organizational priorities Performance Management & Continuous Improvement: Monitor HIM and coding KPIs and implement strategies to improve operational and financial outcomes Analyze performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and service delivery Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement Education & Team Development: Provide ongoing education related to coding updates, documentation standards, and compliance requirements Mentor staff and support professional development and succession planning Deliver performance feedback, coaching, and recognition Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment CORE QUALIFIC