Subject Matter Expert- Medical Billing and Coding

iDesign • Dallas, TX

12d • Remote

About The Position

As a contract Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Medical Billing and Coding, you will bring real-world expertise to the development of an online Medical Billing course serving both traditional-aged and adult learners. Working closely with the Learning Design team, you will review, validate, and help shape course content that is accurate, engaging, and aligned with industry expectations and the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam. This is a remote, part-time, hourly, 1099 independent contractor role. Contractors can expect to contribute approximately 10 or more hours per week for the duration of the project. Contractors have autonomy in managing their work schedule, provided that deadlines, quality standards, and agreed-upon deliverables are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Active or recent professional experience in medical billing and coding.
• Working knowledge of CBCS exam domains and standards.
• The ability to commit at least 10 hours per week for the duration of the project.
• Experience reviewing or contributing to instructional content, training materials, or similar documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to give clear, specific feedback in an async environment.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant postsecondary education or equivalent professional training in health information management, healthcare administration, or a related field.
• Active CBCS or equivalent certification (such as CPC or CCS).
• Teaching or training experience, formal or informal.
• Prior SME experience in online or workforce education.

Responsibilities

• Validate standards and domains covered in the CBCS exam.
• Recommend the grouping and sequencing of standards, course competencies, and objectives.
• Review course materials to identify gaps, outdated content, and opportunities for improvement.
• Define key topics, terminology, depth of knowledge, and authentic examples or scenarios that reflect current industry practice.
• Validate the accuracy, alignment, and relevance of course content, multimedia assets, resources, and assessments.
• Provide clear, actionable feedback and respond to content-specific questions throughout the course development process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level