Coding Educator - Talent Advancement Programs

American Addiction Centers • Milwaukee, WI

114d • $30 - $45

About The Position

This position is a full-time remote opportunity within the Enterprise Revenue Cycle - Professional Coding Academy. The role involves collaboration with various leadership teams to present coding and documentation education, which may include in-person classes and virtual offerings for both coders and clinicians. The educator will support the development of coding educational presentations, tools, and documents, while identifying and reporting coder educational needs to ensure appropriate educational opportunities are met. The position also requires staying current with trends in adult learning concepts and applying those concepts to education and training. Responsibilities include maintaining education/training schedules, utilizing various platforms for scheduling presentations, and developing web-based coding education programs. The educator will also evaluate the success of educational offerings and modify them as appropriate, while providing comprehensive training sessions for trainers who will present the material.

Requirements

• Coding Associate (CCA) certification or equivalent certification from AHIMA or AAPC.
• Advanced training beyond High School in Medical Coding Specialist.
• Typically requires 5 years of experience in medical coding.
• Expert knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines.
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Expert knowledge in principles of adult learning concepts.
• Highly proficient in online and in-person teaching methods.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office and electronic calendars.
• Superior organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to speak to small/large groups and build effective relationships.
• Demonstrated adaptability and ability to coordinate multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Present coding and documentation education for initial training and continuing education purposes.
• Support the development of coding educational presentations, tools, and documents.
• Identify, trend, and report coder educational needs.
• Collaborate with Professional Coding department leadership to enhance coding educational programs.
• Stay current with trends in adult learning concepts.
• Maintain education/training schedules.
• Utilize Learning Connection, ATMS, Skype or Teams for scheduling presentations.
• Communicate educational offerings in a standardized fashion.
• Develop and maintain web-based coding education programs.
• Assign lessons to coders, report results, track progress, and identify further education needs.
• Evaluate the success of educational offerings and modify as appropriate.
• Define new and existing educational needs.
• Present and make recommendations regarding course content and instructional delivery options.
• Create educational programs with established objectives.
• Support e-learning development and other technology-based learning initiatives.
• Ensure all educational programs have defined learning objectives and accurate content.
• Complete all research, writing, and instructions associated with each educational program.
• Provide comprehensive 'train the trainer' sessions for all trainers.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees