Medical Coder

Medasource; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop issued from Client

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health Information Management educator to enhance the skills of their coding team. In this engaging role, you will develop and deliver training programs, ensuring that staff are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills needed for success. You will work closely with a team of educators and coders, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement. This fully remote position offers flexibility while allowing you to make a significant impact on healthcare education. If you are passionate about training and have a strong background in coding, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of outpatient complex coding experience required.
• CPC license is mandatory; additional certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate training materials for Health Information Management staff.
• Assess skills and competencies for new hires and provide ongoing education.

Skills

Outpatient complex coding experience

Public speaking

Education and training development

Analytical thinking

Education

CPC license

Additional related education

Tools

EMR - Cerner

Optum coding software

Job description

Start Date:

• 2/24/2025

Contract:

• 6 month CTH

HARD Requirements:

• Facility outpatient complex coding experience (5+ years experience) with at least 1 year educator/lead/etc.
• Could be someone who has worked 50/50 with education and productivity as their main responsibilities.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred. ED experience is a plus.
• Outgoing and able to speak publicly to large teams virtually.

Certifications:

• CPC license required
• Preferred COC, CCS, CPT

Equipment:

• Laptop issued from Client

Location:

• Fully remote
• Working AZ time, but can be flexible

Assessment:

• Health Stream assessment will be taken after interview

Metrics:

• Dependent on the tasks coming their way
• 1 on 1's with coders biweekly

Applications:

• EMR - Cerner
• Optum coding software

Interview Process:

Team Size:

• Work in tandem with 2 outpatient educators (3 educators in total)
• Take care of several teams - outpatient diagnostics, ED, Outpatient complex (observation/surgery (complex))
• A total of 100-120 coders in total

POSITION SUMMARY

This position assists with the development of education/training materials, conducts and coordinates training and development of Health Information Management staff and other Banner staff as appropriate, including physicians/providers, and provides technical staff training in the usage of information systems components of the medical records database system. Creates and maintains all department training materials, tools and/or records. Conducts new hire skill assessments, department specific orientation, and initial training for work tasks and functions. Provides continuing education and annual regulatory updates.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Assesses and identifies skills, competencies and areas of learning and instruction needed for new hires, staff and department management. Assists with the development of education and training within specified area, which may include preparation of related educational materials.
• Plans and coordinates the orientation programs for new hires to provide an introduction to the department and facility, to define employment expectations and standards, to provide prerequisite knowledge required, and to train in the basic job skills.
• Develops and maintains an education calendar and individual continuing education and orientation record for each member of the assigned work group. Develops and conducts programs with educational materials, procedures and exercises that are task/function specific using a variety of learning and evaluation strategies for all staff.
• Provides for onsite support of trainees, and acts as a knowledge resource for all staff. Problem-solves and troubleshoots issues involving HIMS electronic applications. This may include monitoring and reviewing clinical documentation to ensure that clinical coding is accurate for proper reimbursement and that coding compliance is complete.
• Works in regional/system-wide teams to develop Health Information Management Systems and Services educational materials and activities, and promotes standardized practices throughout the region and/or company.
• May collect and/or coordinate the collection of data, compile reports and graphs and present findings at Medical Staff Committee meetings, Clinical Documentation Specialist meetings and/or other appropriate department, facility and system level meetings. May also coordinate and perform clinical pertinence and inter-disciplinary chart reviews, ensuring the reviews meet government and regulatory standards.
• Maintains a current knowledge relating to Health Information Management Systems by attending educational workshops/conferences, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and/or participating in professional societies. This may also include performing ongoing research to ensure compliance with clinical documentation and/or regulatory guidelines and standards.
• Works independently under general supervision and utilizes analytical and creative thinking skills, and influencing abilities. Training responsibilities include, but are not limited to, all HIMS staff and staff assigned to related work teams, as well as physicians/providers. Customers include Health Information Management, Financial Services and Clinical Documentation leadership and staff, as well as other members of the integrated healthcare team. Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care