Leads strategic coding initiatives to improve net patient revenue, reduce denials, and enhance reimbursement across payer lines; Analyzes coding, documentation, and billing trends to identify revenue leakage and payer-specific risks; Develops and monitors coding performance metrics (e.g., accuracy, denial trends, documentation specificity) and reports outcomes to leadership; Partners with Finance, Revenue Cycle, and Clinical Leadership to align coding practices with organizational priorities; Drives improvements in documentation specificity to support reimbursement accuracy, risk adjustment, and quality reporting; Supports value-based care, risk adjustment, and quality initiatives impacting reimbursement and patient outcomes; Collaborates on payer audits, denials, and appeals to mitigate financial and compliance risk; Leads continuous improvement efforts through data analysis, workflow redesign, and system optimization; Operational & Compliance Oversight. QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will possess experience and skills spanning a variety areas: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments; Knowledge of coding regulations, documentation requirements, and payer guidelines; Ability to analyze complex information and translate it into actionable insights; Proficiency in EHR, practice management systems, and reporting tools; Coding Certification (COC, CPC, or CCS preferred); At least seven years of experience in coding, clinical documentation improvement, billing, or auditing; Experience in a community health center or similar healthcare environment; Preferred Strategic Competencies.