Health Information Coding Trainer

Saint Francis Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Health Information Coding Trainer at Saint Francis Health System leads on-the-job training for new coding graduates and experienced coders across facility accounts. The role ensures adherence to latest regulatory changes and reimbursement rules, delivering both productivity and quality improvements.

Qualifications include CCS certification, 5–7 years coding and training experience, EPIC/Optum familiarity, and strong communication skills to train remotely and in person.

Qualifications

• Trains new graduate coders for facility accounts.
• Audits trainee coding work for quality and accuracy.
• Evaluates trainee progress and readiness to code next level.
• Prepares coders for CCS, CPC, CRC and specialty exams.
• Develops curriculum and training using HealthStream, MedLearn, and other tools.
• Stays current on coding regulations and reimbursement rules.

Responsibilities

• Trains new graduate coders to code facility ancillary, ER, ambulatory surgery and inpatient accounts.
• Audits accounts coded by coding trainees.
• Evaluates progress and proficiency of coding trainee.
• Determines trainee readiness to code each level and move to next level.
• Evaluates new graduates for coding program.
• Prepares coders for CCS, CPC, CRC and specialty exams.

Skills

Coding expertise

Remote training ability

MS Office skills

Interpersonal communication

Data reporting

All coding types

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CCS certification

RHIA/RHIT/CRC preferred

Tools

EPIC

Optum

NCCI knowledge

Job description

Full Time

Days Monday-FridayDayshift

Job Summary:

The Health Information Coding Trainer ensures coders are trained and up to date on the latest regulatory changes and requirements that affect coding compliance and hospital reimbursement. The trainer handles all on-the-job training for new coding graduates, coders transitioning to another level, experienced coders for any special educational needs and annual and/or ongoing educational updates. The trainer must stay current and up-to-date on all coding resources that affect coding and reimbursement. Primarily the trainer must keep coders-in-training on track with proficient outcomes both productivity and quality wise.

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification:

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required for facility coding. Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) preferred.

Work Experience:

5 to 7 years related experience. Experience coding all facility type accounts, 5-7 years coding experience, training experience preferred. EPIC and Optum experience preferred. Knowledge of National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Minimum score of 85% on pre-employment coding test. Ability to train coders remotely. Ability to utilize related software and computer/PC skills. Advanced knowledge of coding. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral skills. Ability to analyze data and produce reports using MS office. Demonstrates expertise in all types of coding.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Trains new graduate coders to code facility ancillary, ER, ambulatory surgery and inpatient accounts.
• Audits accounts coded by coding trainees.
• Evaluates progress and proficiency of coding trainee.
• Determines trainee readiness to code each level and recommends move to next level.
• Evaluates new student graduates for coding program.
• Prepares coders for Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Risk Adjustment Coder and/or specialty certification exams.
• Assists in development of curriculum and training programs for in person and virtual classroom settings utilizing HealthStream, MedLearn and other available educational software.
• Continuous education to stay current on coding regulations and requirements.

Decision Making:

Independent judgment in planning sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field.

Working Relationship:

Direct supervision of others - Number of people supervised: (depending on number of coding trainees) Prepares and gives performance evaluations. Works with other healthcare professional and staff.

Special Job Dimensions:

None.

Supplemental Information:

This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

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