Lead Trainer - Medical Coding

Guidehouse; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse India seeks a Lead Trainer for IP DRG Medical Coding Training in India. The role involves leading experienced professionals, guiding junior staff, and ensuring coding accuracy and productivity across projects.

The trainer will develop materials, audit outcomes, and adapt training to changes in the healthcare coding landscape. Based in Chennai with no travel required, this Senior level position emphasizes quality, compliance (HIPAA awareness), and collaboration with onshore teams to

Qualifications

• Complete probation period with the organization.
• 3+ years of experience as Trainer.
• Educate new coders.
• Train coders in PIP.
• Perform random audits for coders across projects.
• Create training documents from error trends.
• Stay updated with industry changes and training needs.
• Ensure coders achieve 95% accuracy per client contract.
• Maintain productivity and quality metrics.
• Flexible to work in shifts and coordinate with onshore education team.

Responsibilities

• Lead experienced support professionals in assignments.
• Establish operational plans with measurable contributions.
• Identify process enhancements for efficiency.
• Provide guidance to junior employees and supervise workloads.
• Coordinate with onshore education teams.

Skills

3+ years trainer experience

Training/education of coders

MS Excel/Word/PPT

Analytical skills

Mentoring junior staff

Education

AAPC or AHIMA certification

Tools

MS Office

Training materials

Job description

Lead Trainer - IP DRG Job Family : Medical Coding Training (India) Travel Required : None Clearance Required : None

What You Will Do

Leads experienced support professionals who exercise latitude and independence in assignments. Applies job knowledge and procedures to accomplish tasks and solve problems, also provides guidance to junior employees. Establishes key elements of operational plans with measurable contribution towards the achievement of results Follows operating guidelines and identifies opportunities for enhancements in processes to improve effectiveness of job area Problems are difficult and moderately complex. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks and solve problems. Leads experienced support professionals who exercise latitude and independence in assignments Responsible for leading daily operations or act as assistant to the supervisor May manage certain processes or projects within a defined budget set by leadership. Training, delegating, and reviewing the work of lower-level employees. Exhibits robust knowledge in functional area Ability to assess priorities to ensure that work is completed in a timely manner. Ability to collects, compiles, and analyzes moderately complex data and information. Subject Matter Expert individual contributor; focused complex delivery, requiring significant experience in area.

What You Will Need

• Should have completed the probation period with the organization.
• 3+ years of experience as Trainer.
• Provide education for any new coders.
• Provide training/education for any coders in PIP.
• Perform random audit for coders in all the projects.
• Perform random audit for QA ‘s.
• Need to create training document based on major error trends.
• Stay abreast of industry changes and create training document based on changes.
• Assures coders achieve and maintain a minimum 95% accuracy in coding based on client contract.
• Assures coders maintain average productivity standards while maintaining quality.
• Flexible to work in shifts and co-ordinate with onshore education team.
• Should have excellent analytical skills and exposure to basic MS Excel/ Word/PPT.
• Ability to provide constant feedback and education to entire coders/QA’s/Leads.
• Should be AAPC or AHIMA certified.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience working in multiple specialties.
• Prior experience in handling client communication or audits.
• Exposure to US Healthcare RCM process.
• Proficiency in coding platforms or tools.
• Ability to train or mentor Junior coders.
• Basic understanding of compliance and HIPAA regulations.

About Guidehouse India

At Guidehouse India, we’re redefining what’s possible by creating opportunities that change lives. Guidehouse is a global professional services firm that delivers advisory, technology, and managed services to clients across both the commercial and public sectors. Our teams turn bold ideas into solutions that transform industries, strengthen communities, and drive meaningful impact worldwide. Across our Chennai, Trivandrum, and Gurugram locations, you’ll find opportunities where your passion and curiosity help shape what comes next. With cutting edge benefits, innovative learning and development programs, and a people first culture, we empower our people to lead with purpose. We continue to expand our teams and capabilities across India, investing in state-of-the-art offices and high impact work. Here, you’ll collaborate with experts from around the world, build deep expertise, explore new domains, and accelerate your professional growth while making a real impact.

What We Offer

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both inside and outside the workplace.

• in house physician consultations
• nutritious food options at the workplace
• confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
• other wellness focused offerings that support your overall well being

Experience Level: Senior Level