Health Information Coding Trainer

Saint Francis Health System; Oklahoma; Remote; USD 75.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Saint Francis Health System seeks a Health Information Coding Trainer to lead on-the-job training for coders, update curriculum, and ensure compliance with regulatory changes affecting coding and hospital reimbursement. The trainer will design curriculum with HIM management and report to the Health Information Manager.

The role requires CCS certification and 5–7 years of coding and training experience, with EPIC/Optum experience preferred and strong communication skills.

Qualifikationen

• CCS certification required for facility coding.
• RHIA/RHIT or CRC preferred.
• 5–7 years related experience; training experience preferred.
• Experience with EPIC and Optum preferred.
• Knowledge of National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI).
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral skills.

Aufgaben

• 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 CCS, CPC, CRC 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.
• Continual education to stay current on coding regulations and requirements.

Kenntnisse

Coding knowledge

Remote training

Software proficiency

Communication skills

Data reporting (MS Office)

Coding expertise

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

HealthStream

MedLearn

EPIC

Optum

Jobbeschreibung

Full Time

Monday-Friday

Dayshift

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. The Health Information Coding Trainer will work with HIM management to design appropriate curriculum, teach coding guidelines, rules, etc., and report to the Health Information Manager.

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

Knowledge of National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI).

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.

Health Information Clinical Coding - Yale Campus

Location

Virtual Office, Oklahoma 73105

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability