Physician Coding Educator - Professional Coding Academy

Advocate Aurora Health • Milwaukee, WI

69d • $30 - $45

About The Position

The position is a full-time role within the Enterprise Revenue Cycle - Facility Coding Academy, offering a flexible first shift schedule and 100% remote work. The role involves working closely with professional coding teammates to provide impactful coding education and training, particularly in complex medical specialties.

Requirements

• Coding Associate (CCA) certification or equivalent from AHIMA or AAPC.
• Advanced training beyond High School in Medical Coding Specialist.
• Typically requires 5 years of experience in medical coding, including experiences in 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 in principles of adult learning concepts.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with complex medical specialties.
• Highly developed computer skills including experience in Microsoft Office or similar products.
• Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in coordinating multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Coding Leadership, IT leadership, Org development, Revenue Cycle leadership, Compliance leadership, etc.
• Present coding and documentation education, including in-person classes and virtual offerings for initial training and continuing education for coders and clinicians.
• Identify, trend, and report coder educational needs to ensure appropriate coding and documentation educational opportunities are met.
• Stay current with trends in adult learning concepts and apply those concepts to education and training.
• Develop and maintain web-based coding education programs, assign lessons to coders, report results, track progress, and identify further education needs.
• Create educational programs with established objectives and support e-learning development and other technology-based learning initiatives.
• Complete all research, writing, and instructions associated with each educational program, including learner manuals and facilitator guides.
• Provide comprehensive 'train the trainer' sessions for all trainers who will be presenting the material.

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
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree