Coding Educator – Professional Coding Education

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Remote coding educator training coders and clinicians for Advocate Health, a nonprofit integrated health system. Developing coding education programs, presentations, and train-the-trainer materials.

Responsibilities:

  • Support PB Coding and Coding Integrity teams as an educator/trainer
  • Collaborate with Coding Leadership, IT leadership, Organizational Development, Revenue Cycle leadership, and Compliance leadership
  • Present coding and documentation education through in-person classes and virtual offerings for coders and clinicians
  • Support development of coding educational presentations, tools, and documents
  • Identify, trend, and report coder educational needs
  • Develop and provide one-on-one, follow-up, and refresher education sessions
  • Maintain education and training schedules using Learning Connection, ATMS, Skype, or Teams
  • Develop and maintain web-based coding education programs
  • Assign lessons, report results, track progress, and identify further education needs
  • Evaluate educational offerings and training programs and modify them as appropriate
  • Recommend course content, technology, and instructional delivery options
  • Create educational programs with defined objectives, accurate content, and documented standards
  • Complete research, writing, and instruction for educational programs, including learner manuals and facilitator guides
  • Provide train-the-trainer sessions for Coding Supervisors and Coding Leads
  • Provide updates and additional train-the-trainer sessions as needed

Requirements:

  • Coding certification issued by AAPC or AHIMA
  • One of the following certifications/registrations: CCA, CCS-P, RHIA, RHIT, CPC, SCP, CPC-I, and Specialty Medical Coding Certification
  • Advanced training beyond high school through an accredited or approved Medical Coding Specialist program
  • Typically 5 years of medical coding experience, including physician revenue cycle processes and health information workflows
  • Expert knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines
  • Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
  • Expert knowledge of adult learning concepts
  • Proficiency in planning, coordinating, and facilitating coding education programs
  • Proficiency with online and in-person teaching methods
  • Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office or similar products, email, and electronic calendars
  • Ability to communicate effectively and present to small and large groups
  • Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work independently
  • Ability to work in virtual, office, clinic/hospital, and other environments
  • Functional speech, hearing, and senses for effective communication
  • Ability to continuously concentrate
  • Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job
  • May require travel and exposure to road and weather hazards

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
  • Competitive compensation
  • Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
  • Financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Fully remote Monday-Friday schedule with a flexible schedule