Coding Educator - Professional Coding Education

Advocate Health•Milwaukee, WI

1d•$31 - $46•Remote

About The Position

The Coding Educator supports Professional Billing (PB) Coding and Coding Integrity teams by developing and delivering coding and documentation education for coders and clinicians. The role collaborates with coding, information technology, organizational development, revenue cycle, and compliance leaders. It presents initial and continuing education through in-person classes and virtual offerings, and supports the creation of educational presentations, tools, and documents. The educator identifies and reports coder education needs, develops and delivers one-on-one, follow-up, and refresher sessions, and maintains education schedules and standardized communications. The role develops and maintains web-based coding education programs, assigns lessons, tracks learner progress, reports results, and evaluates and improves educational offerings. It creates programs with defined objectives and accurate content, supports e-learning and other technology-based learning initiatives, and recommends course content, technology, and delivery methods. The role researches and writes course materials, including learner manuals and facilitator guides. It also provides train-the-trainer sessions and updates for Coding Supervisors and Coding Leads. The position is full-time, fully remote, Monday through Friday, with a flexible schedule; travel may be required.

Requirements

Typically requires 5 years of medical coding experience, including experience in physician revenue cycle processes and health information workflows.
Completion of an accredited or approved Medical Coding Specialist program involving advanced training beyond high school.
Hold one of the listed credentials: AHIMA CCA, CCS-P, RHIA, or RHIT; AAPC CPC or CPC-I; or BMSC SCP, and an AAPC Specialty Medical Coding Certification.
Expert knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines.
Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
Expert knowledge of adult learning principles and ability to plan, coordinate, and facilitate coding education programs.
High proficiency in applying adult learning principles and online and in-person teaching methods.
Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office or similar products, email, and electronic calendars.
Superior organization, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills; ability to speak comfortably to small and large groups, network, and build effective relationships.
Adaptability and flexibility, with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks.
Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment and decision-making.
Ability to work in multiple environments, including virtual, office, clinic, and hospital settings.
Functional speech, hearing, and senses for effective communication; ability to concentrate continuously.
Ability to travel; may be exposed to road and weather hazards.
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

Recent production coding and/or coding integrity experience.
Specialty coding experience, including surgical, anesthesia, pain management, hepatology, nephrology, anticoagulation, radiation oncology, interventional radiology, dental coding, or other physician specialty areas.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Coding Leadership, IT leadership, Organizational Development, Revenue Cycle leadership, Compliance leadership, and other stakeholders.
Present coding and documentation education to coders and clinicians through in-person classes and virtual offerings for initial training and continuing education.
Support development of coding educational presentations, tools, and documents.
Identify, trend, and report coder educational needs.
Collaborate with Professional Coding leadership and applicable team members to develop and provide one-on-one, follow-up, and refresher education sessions.
Stay current with adult learning concepts and apply them to education and training.
Maintain training schedules and use Learning Connection, ATMS, Skype, or Teams to schedule presentations; communicate offerings in a standardized manner.
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.
Define educational needs and recommend course content, technology, and instructional delivery methods, including classroom, e-learning, virtual conference, and desk-side instruction.
Create educational programs with established objectives and support e-learning and other technology-based learning initiatives.
Ensure programs have defined learning objectives, accurate and complete content, and documentation according to standards.
Complete research, writing, and instructions for educational programs, including learner manuals and facilitator guides.
Provide train-the-trainer sessions and updates for Coding Supervisors and Coding Leads who present the material.
Operate the equipment necessary to perform the job.