Coding Educator

Humana; Remote; USD 59,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company is looking for a Coding Educator 2 to improve provider documentation and arrange educational sessions. The role requires an AHIMA or AAPC CPC certification and 3+ years of experience in medical coding. Responsibilities include preparing educational materials based on coding quality trends and providing onsite education to healthcare providers. This position allows for remote work with occasional travel, offering competitive compensation between $59,300 and $80,900 annually.

Benefits

Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and caregiver leave

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• AHIMA or AAPC CPC Certification required.
• At least 3 years of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Proficiency with data analytics tools and interpreting large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Identify educational needs based on reports.
• Prepare reports on coding quality trends.
• Provide onsite education for providers.

Skills

AHIMA or AAPC CPC Certification

3+ years in medical coding education/auditing

Proficiency in data analytics tools

Public speaking and presentation skills

Risk Adjustment knowledge

Familiar with coding guidelines

Live in South Carolina, North Carolina, or Georgia

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first

Job Overview

The Coding Educator 2 identifies opportunities to improve provider documentation and creates an education plan tailored to each assigned provider.

The Coding Educator 2 will be responsible for arranging educational sessions with assigned providers aimed at quality of care and documentation improvements.

Responsibilities

• Identify educational needs based on reports
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on coding quality trends, risk areas, and educational outcomes using data visualization techniques
• Provide provider onsite education, based on business needs
• Collaborate with other market provider-facing role
• Utilize data analytics tools to assess coding quality, identify error patterns, and monitor compliance with internal and external standards
• Analyze coding audit results and other relevant data to develop data-driven educational materials and interventions
• Participate in cross-functional teams to improve documentation, data integrity, and workflow processes

Make an Impact

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

• AHIMA or AAPC CPC (Certified Professional Coder) Certification
• 3 or more years of medical coding education and/or auditing in a healthcare setting experience
• Proficiency with data analytics tools (such as Excel, Power BI, or similar) and experience in interpreting large data sets
• Experience with speaking with leadership, webinars public speaking and/or presentation skills with healthcare providers
• Risk Adjustment knowledge
• Familiar with coding guidelines
• Live in South Carolina, North Carolina or Georgia

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• CRC - Certified Risk Adjustment Coder
• Experience interacting with healthcare providers
• Strong technical knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional follow up skills
• Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Medicare Risk Adjustment knowledge

Additional Information

Work at home - with ability to travel (up to 5%) to surrounding provider offices

Travel

While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required

Work at Home Guidance

• At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested
• Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership
• Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense
• Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job
• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $59,300 - $80,900 per year. This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole‑person well‑being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About us

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.