Health and Information Management - PB / ProFee Coder

TALENT Software Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational services provider is seeking experienced Coding Educators for a temp-to-hire role focused on coding accuracy validation and physician education initiatives. The role requires candidates to reside within the California region and offers a hybrid work environment with occasional local travel. Ideal candidates should be certified (CPC, CCS), have strong Pro Fee experience, and excellent communication skills to engage with clinicians effectively. The position includes delivering education, performing audits, and supporting documentation improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Must have CPC, CCS or CCS-P certification.
• Demonstrated success in Pro Fee coding and education.
• Proven experience engaging with physicians.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physician and coder education for assigned groups.
• Perform focused coding audits and chart reviews.
• Improve documentation integrity and reduce variation in coding practices.

Skills

Pro Fee coding

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Chart review experience

Auditing skills

Education

CPC (AAPC)

CCS or CCS-P (AHIMA)

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Coding Educator (Temp-to-Hire, 13 Weeks) – Location: Within *** Footprint (Hybrid – Mostly Remote with Local Travel). Type: Contingent / Temp-to-Hire. is seeking experienced Professional Fee (Pro Fee)–focused Coding Educators to support large-scale chart review, coding accuracy validation, physician education, and documentation improvement initiatives. These roles are high-visibility and require strong communication and presentation skills to engage directly with clinicians and support Sutter's revenue cycle, audit, and education functions. Candidates must live within the *** geographic footprint and be available for occasional on-site work and local travel. Positions are structured as 13-week temp-to-hire with conversion opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coding Education & Training:
  • Deliver physician and coder education for assigned groups, with emphasis on Pro Fee (ASC, surgery, outpatient) environments.
  • Facilitate individual and group training sessions; must be comfortable presenting to clinicians.
  • Address provider and coder questions related to documentation standards, audit findings, and coding requirements.
• Audits & Accuracy Monitoring:
  • Perform focused coding audits and detailed chart reviews to validate CDI opportunities and coding accuracy.
  • Identify coding trends, discrepancies, and risks; partner with leadership to build targeted education plans.
  • Support revenue cycle initiatives tied to audit readiness, pipeline goals, and CLARO engagement.
• Documentation & Compliance Support:
  • Improve documentation integrity and reduce variation in coding practices across the organization.
  • Implement education initiatives to strengthen documentation quality and coding accuracy.
  • Collaborate with coding leads to develop education aligned with compliance expectations and organizational standards.

Required Qualifications

• Certifications: Must have CPC (AAPC), CCS or CCS-P (AHIMA), with a strong preference for Pro Fee experience.
• Experience:
  • Demonstrated success in Pro Fee coding, education, and audit environments.
  • Proven ability to engage directly with physicians and present complex coding concepts clearly.
  • Experience conducting chart reviews and coding accuracy audits.
• Work Model Requirements:
  • Must reside within the *** footprint (California).
  • Able to support occasional on-site needs and local travel.
  • Willing/eligible to convert to a permanent role after the 13-week assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CDEO or CDIP (documentation/education alignment)
• Bachelor's degree