DIRECTOR OF CLINIC SUPPORT

Director of Clinic Support

The Director of Clinic Support provides tactical and operational leadership for the clinic billing and coding teams within the Revenue Cycle Management department at South Central Regional Medical Center. This position is accountable for the accuracy, compliance, productivity, and performance of clinic billing and coding operations and serves as a key partner to clinical and administrative leadership in optimizing revenue cycle outcomes for clinic operations. The Director leads, develops, and manages a team of billing and coding professionals and ensures that all functions are carried out in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, payer guidelines, and SCRMC policies and standards.

The following duties are representative of the functions performed in this role. This list is not exhaustive and other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Provide direct leadership, supervision, and daily management of the clinic billing and coding teams, including hiring, performance management, coaching, and professional development
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for billing and coding operations including coding accuracy rates, claim denial rates, days in accounts receivable, clean claim rates, and coder productivity
• Ensure all clinic billing and coding activities are performed in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, payer-specific requirements, and SCRMC policies including HIPAA and OIG guidelines
• Oversee the accuracy and completeness of clinical documentation coding, ensuring appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS code assignment across all clinic service lines
• Partner with clinic physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical leadership to identify and address documentation gaps that affect coding accuracy and reimbursement
• Lead and coordinate responses to payer audits, coding queries, claim denials, and appeals related to clinic billing and coding activities
• Develop, implement, and maintain billing and coding policies, procedures, and compliance protocols specific to clinic operations
• Collaborate with the Director of Revenue Cycle Management and other revenue cycle leaders on departmental strategy, system initiatives, and performance improvement efforts
• Analyze billing and coding data to identify trends, root causes of denials or underpayments, and opportunities for operational and financial improvement
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of claims, management of work queues, and resolution of billing edits and rejections
• Support the implementation, optimization, and use of billing, coding, and practice management software systems used in clinic revenue cycle operations
• Stay current on changes to billing regulations, coding guidelines, and payer policies and communicate relevant updates to the team in a timely manner
• Prepare and present operational and performance reports to the Director of Revenue Cycle Management and senior leadership as required
• Participate in and support revenue cycle-related projects, system conversions, and interdepartmental initiatives as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Revenue Cycle Management

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Physical Demands:

• Primarily sedentary work requiring extended periods of sitting at a workstation
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate computers, keyboards, and standard office equipment
• Occasional standing, walking, and movement between office and clinical areas within the facility
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in person, by telephone, and in written form
• Specific vision requirements include close vision for reading printed and digital materials

Work Environment:

• Work is performed primarily in an office setting within a hospital or clinic environment
• Moderate noise level typical of an administrative healthcare setting
• May require occasional extended hours during peak billing and audit periods

ADA Statement: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).