Lead Assistant Manager – Training & Quality

EXL; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

EXL invites applications for a Training-Coding role based in Pune. You will design, develop, and implement training strategies for surgery coding and coding audit teams, ensuring alignment with CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS guidelines.

Lead classroom or virtual sessions, provide hands-on exercises, and mentor coding professionals to improve accuracy and productivity, while collaborating with SMEs, QA, and Compliance teams.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in coding, auditing, provider coding
• 2 years of experience in training role
• CPC/CCS/COC certification mandatory
• Excellent knowledge of multispecialty surgery coding including procedural coding, HCPCS coding
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Experience in strategic management
• Experience performing new hire trainings
• Experience in project-specific training
• Experience handling QA and Training teams
• Experience in training 50–100 coding employees
• Strong PC skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and internet-based programs

Responsibilities

• Role of Individual contributor
• Identify and interpret strategic and operational training needs
• Develop and implement strategic training plans and programs
• Design curricula and preparation procedures
• Develop and evaluate training plans, curricula, and methodologies
• Apply adult learning theory and methodologies
• Familiarity with professional coding societies and resources
• Deliver presentations to large groups
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Employee development and performance management skills
• Work with physicians regarding medical coding practices
• Collaborate in team environments and develop teams
• Share knowledge effectively to enhance learning and application

Skills

Audit Analysis

Coaching Coordination Leadership

Management Ability To ManageTraining

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Internet-based programs

Job description

Job Info

• Job Identification 12105
• Posting Date 07/10/2026, 10:45 AM
• Job Role Training-Coding
• Experience (In Years) 9-12
• Job Location Pune

Job Description

• Training Program Management:
• Design, develop, and implement training strategies and programs tailored to surgery coding and coding audit teams.
• Conduct strategic needs analyses to identify skill gaps and develop training plans that address these gaps effectively.
• Develop comprehensive training modules, presentations, and learning materials based on current procedural terminology (CPT), ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding guidelines.
• Ensure training materials and processes reflect the latest updates in medical coding standards, payer requirements, and compliance regulations.
• Training Delivery & Facilitation:
• Conduct training sessions (classroom, virtual, or blended) for new hires, existing staff, and auditors on surgery coding concepts, audit standards, and best practices.
• Provide hands‑on coding exercises, case studies, and assessments to reinforce learning and evaluate participant understanding.
• Offer ongoing support, mentoring, and guidance to coding professionals to enhance accuracy and productivity.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Quality Auditors, and Compliance Teams to ensure accuracy and relevance of training materials.
• Monitor training effectiveness through assessments, performance metrics, and feedback surveys.
• Update and refine training materials periodically to reflect process improvements, audit trends, and regulatory changes.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance:
• Ensure that all training initiatives comply with HIPAA, OIG, and organizational confidentiality standards.
• Promote coding accuracy, ethical practices, and adherence to compliance guidelines throughout the training process.
• Partner with audit teams to identify common error trends and develop targeted training to mitigate these issues.
• Performance & Reporting:
• Maintain detailed records of training activities, participation, completion rates, and performance outcomes.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for management on training effectiveness, skill development, and performance improvements.
• Contribute to the establishment of performance benchmarks and continuous learning strategies for coding teams.

Responsibilities

• Role of Individual contributor
• Ability to identify and interpret strategic and operational training/development needs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic, responsive training and development plans and programs.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and preparation procedures.
• Ability to design, develop, implement, and evaluate training plans, curricula, and methodology.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and methodologies.
• Familiarity with professional coding societies and resources.
• Strong oral communication skills and the ability to deliver presentations to large groups.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Employee development and performance management skills.
• Experience working with physicians regarding medical coding practices.
• Experience working in team environment and/or developing teams.
• Ability to share knowledge in an effective way that enhances learning and application of new skills.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in coding, auditing, provider coding
• 2 years of experience in training role
• CPC/CCS/COC certification mandatory
• Excellent knowledge of multispecialty surgery coding including procedural coding, HCPCS coding
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Experience in Strategic management
• Experience performing new hire trainings
• Experience in project specific training
• Experience handling QA and Training teams
• Experience in training 50 – 100 coding employees
• Strong PC skills; Excel, Word, PowerPoint and internet-based programs

Desirable Criteria

• Auditing experience on multi‑specialty

Required Skills

• Audit Analysis
• Coaching Coordination Leadership Managing
• Management Ability To ManageTraining Management

EXL never requires or asks for fees/payments or credit card or bank details during any phase of the recruitment or hiring process and has not authorized any agencies or partners to collect any fee or payment from prospective candidates. EXL will only extend a job offer after a candidate has gone through a formal interview process with members of EXL’s Human Resources team, as well as our hiring managers.