Physician Coding Educator - Professional Coding Academy

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

1d • $31 - $46 • Remote

About The Position

This position works directly with professional coding teammates in the integrity and production spaces to provide impactful and engaging coding education and training.

Requirements

• Coding Associate (CCA) certification issued by AHIMA, or Coding Specialist - Physician (CCS-P) certification issued by AHIMA, or Health Information Administrator (RHIA) registration issued by AHIMA, or Health Information Technician (RHIT) registration issued by AHIMA, or Professional Coder (CPC) certification issued by AAPC, or Specialty Coding Professional (SCP) certification issued by BMSC, or Professional Medical Coding Instructor (CPC-I) certification issued by AAPC, and Specialty Medical Coding Certification issued by AAPC.
• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Coding Specialist.
• Typically requires 5 years of experience in medical coding that includes experiences in physician revenue cycle processes, 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 and capable of planning, coordinating, facilitating coding educational programs.
• Highly proficient at incorporating adult learning principles, online and in person teaching methods to maximize learning and the application of that learning.
• Advanced and highly developed computer skills including experience in using Microsoft Office or similar products, email and electronic calendars.
• Superior organization, communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and oral engaging presentation skills.
• Ability to comfortably speak to small/large groups, network, and build effective relationships.
• Demonstrated adaptability/flexibility and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment and decision making.
• Ability to work in multiple work environments (ie virtual, office, clinic/hospital, other).
• Must have functional speech, hearing, and senses to allow effective communication.
• Must be able to continuously concentrate.
• May require travel and may be exposed to road and weather hazards.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in professional production coding with Multi-specialty or complex specialty coding experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Working in collaboration with Coding Leadership, IT leadership, Org development, Revenue Cycle leadership, Compliance leadership etc.
• Presents coding and documentation education, which may include in-person classes and virtual offerings, for initial training and continuing education purposes to both coders and clinicians.
• Supports the development of coding educational presentations, tools and documents.
• Identifies, trends and reports coder educational needs to ensure appropriate coding and documentation educational opportunities are met.
• Collaborates with Professional Coding department leadership and applicable team members to enhance coding educational programs by identifying, developing and providing one-on-one, follow-up and refresher sessions.
• Stays current with trends in adult learning concepts and applies those concepts to education and training.
• Maintains education/training schedules.
• Utilizes Learning Connection, ATMS, Skype or Teams to schedule presentations throughout the organization.
• Communicates educational offerings in a standardized fashion.
• Develops and maintains web-based coding education programs.
• Assigns lessons to coders, reports results, tracks progress and identifies need for further education.
• Continually evaluates the success of educational offerings, training programs and modifies as appropriate.
• Defines new and existing educational needs.
• Presents and makes recommendations regarding course content, technology, and appropriate instructional delivery options (i.e. classroom course, e-learning, virtual conference, desk-side, etc.)
• Creates educational programs with the established objectives.
• Supports e-learning development and other technology-based learning initiatives.
• Ensures that all educational programs have defined learning objectives, accurate and complete content, and are documented according to standards.
• Completes all research, writing and instructions associated with each educational program, including learner manuals and facilitator guides for instructor-led classes.
• Provides comprehensive "train the trainer" sessions for all trainers (Coding Supervisors and Coding Leads) who will be presenting the material, and provides updates as they arise, including new "train the trainer" sessions, as needed.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more 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 and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed