Position Institutional Compliance Officer – Amarillo Visa Information TTUHSC may initiate new H‑1B I‑129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott, with approval from the Texas Workforce Commission. On a limited, case‑by‑case basis the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change‑of‑status or change‑of‑employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable. Position Description Performs medical billing coding and documentation quality audits; provides feedback to coding and reimbursement specialists, coders, and educates them. This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Major/Essential Functions Current and active professional medical billing coding certification required from an accredited organization. Billing and coding experience in a multi‑specialty group practice and/or academic practice setting is preferred. Five or more years of health care items/services. Managerial/supervisory and program management implementation experience strongly preferred. Ability to initiate administrative activities as necessary. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to write and present ideas and information in a concise manner. Ability to work collaboratively with all individuals. Professional bearing, sound business judgment and persuasive skills. Strong problem‑solving skills, self‑starter, ability to function with little face‑to‑face, daily supervision. Ability to deal with stressful situations, works collaboratively to address complex and sensitive issues. Excellent time‑management skills and attention to detail are a must. Must successfully pass a criminal background check, as well as not be listed on the HHS OIG, Texas Medicaid, GSA or any other government exclusion lists. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and the ability to compute rates, ratios, percentages, and to draw and interpret bar graphs is preferred. Occasional Duties Assist in annual Compliance Symposium. Participate in annual risk assessment and workplan development. Travel to Lubbock for staff meetings, workplan development meetings, and other functions. Usually two – three trips per year. May include overnight stay. Required Qualifications High School graduate or equivalent and five (5) years of medical billing coding and reimbursement experience, of which one (1) year may be as a coding auditor. Additional job‑specific education may substitute for the experience. Active professional coding certification from an accredited organization, e.g., American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC), American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Certification must remain current during the term of employment. Knowledge of CPT, ICD‑CM, ICD‑10, and HCPCS nomenclature. Required Attachments Cover Letter, Resume / CV. Benefits Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full‑time team members Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more Retirement Plans Wellness Programs Certified Mother‑Friendly Workplace Job Type Full Time Pay Basis Hourly Pay Grade Minimum 21.28 Pay Grade Maximum Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected. Pay Statement Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan. Grant Funded? No Travel Required Up to 25% Shift Day Does this position work in a research laboratory? No #J-18808-Ljbffr