Coding Educator

Southcoast Health System; Fairhaven (MA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Southcoast Health System, Inc. is seeking a talented Coding Educator to join our team. This remote day-shift position focuses on auditing medical records, developing educational programs, and onboarding providers while adhering to high standards and strict quality controls.

Minimum 5 years of progressive coding experience, CPC/CCS credentials, and a bachelor’s degree in a related field are required. Vaccination against influenza and COVID-19, or a valid exemption, is required.

Qualifications

• Certified Professional Coding Certification or the equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of all aspects of coding is required.
• Strong understanding of coding guidelines, prospective payment systems, CMS rules, and OIG work plans is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
• A minimum of 5 years progressive coding experience is required.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID-19 virus or be exempt by signing a statement.

Responsibilities

• Audit medical records to ensure documentation supports the level of service.
• Develop and implement educational programs for coding education.
• Orient and audit newly onboarded providers and programs.
• Convey a strict adherence to high standards and quality control.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare, education, or related field

Certified Professional Coding Certification (CPC)

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Job description

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!

Considering candidates from MA and RI only at this time.

We are searching for a talented Coding Educator

Hours: 40hrs

Shift:Day shift; 7:00am - 3:30pm

Location: Position will be fully remote

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Under the general direction of the Manager of Coding Education or designee, perform a variety of duties both within and in support of the Coding and Compliance initiatives. Duties include auditing of medical records to ensure documentation supports the level of service, documentation reflects the requirements of Local and National Determination Coverages, ability to develop and implement educational programs, and initiate overall documentation improvement strategies. Additional duties will include the orientation and auditing of newly on-boarded providers and programs. Candidate must be able to work independently, possess strong communication skills, demonstrate a systematic, organizeed approach to tasks, and convey a strict adherence to high standards and quality control.

• Certified Professional Coding Certification or the equivalent is required. Bachelors degree in business, healthcare, education, or related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of all aspects of coding is required.
• Strong understanding of coding guidelines, prospective payment systems, CMS rules, and OIG work plans is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
• A minimum of 5 years progressive coding experience is required.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and/or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) is required.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.
• Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.