Coding & Revenue Integrity Education Specialist

UW Health • Middleton, WI

5d • Remote

About The Position

This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position. While there is some scheduling flexibility, there are times that require availability between the hours of 8am to 4:30pm CST, Monday – Friday. This will be discussed in the interview process. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. This position is remote. Applicants hired into this position can work from most states. To be eligible to work remotely, you must be in an approved remote work state for UW Health.

We are seeking a Coding and Revenue Integrity Education Specialist to: Understand and educate to all levels of the organization on clinical documentation and medical coding that impact revenue. Collaborate and develop/provide training/resource materials for technical & system applications utilized by Coding and CDI staff to gain efficiency. Effectively use coding and clinical documentation knowledge management, the electronic medical record functionality and technology to streamline and support staff in their coding, clinical documentation and revenue protection.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in health information technology, health information management, or related healthcare field. Two (2) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree in addition to the experience below required.
• 2 years of progressively responsible coding or CDI experience required.
• At least one (1) of the following certifications is required: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P), Registered Health Information Admin (RHIA), Registered Health Info Tech (RHIT), Certified Clin Doc Spec (CCDS), Certified Doc Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in health information technology, health information management, or related healthcare field preferred.
• Experience with Coding & CDI quality improvement projects preferred.
• Experience in training, organizational development activities, or project management principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and educate to all levels of the organization on clinical documentation and medical coding that impact revenue.
• Collaborate and develop/provide training/resource materials for technical & system applications utilized by Coding and CDI staff to gain efficiency.
• Effectively use coding and clinical documentation knowledge management, the electronic medical record functionality and technology to streamline and support staff in their coding, clinical documentation and revenue protection.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week parental leave
• adoption assistance
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree