Medical Coding Educator

Aimhire; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a remote Coding Educator with expertise in medical coding and training. You will develop training programs, conduct coding audits, and ensure compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in healthcare and several years of coding experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of healthcare coding experience.
• At least 2 years in coding audit.
• Certifications required: CCS, CPC, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver education programs for coders.
• Conduct coding audits and provide feedback.
• Ensure compliance with coding regulations and standards.

Skills

Auditing

Communication

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare sciences program

Tools

Cerner (RadNet, SurgiNet)

Optum pCAC

3M Encoder

PatientKeeper

Mosaiq

Soarian

Job description

Department: Facility Outpatient – Oncology Speciality

Work Hours: 5:00 AM – 9:00 AM EST (20 hours/week)

Employment Type: 1099

Contract Duration: Initial 4-week contract, with the possibility of extension

Location: Remote in USA

Job Summary:

The Coding Educator serves as a subject matter expert and training resource for medical record coding and patient charge-related matters. This role focuses on developing and delivering education programs, auditing coding accuracy, and supporting ongoing improvements in coding quality and productivity within the Facility Outpatient Oncology domain.

Key Responsibilities:

Education & Training

• Design, develop, and implement training programs to upskill certified coders in Facility Outpatient coding.
• Deliver training through platforms such as Zoom.
• Ensure new team members complete onboarding and training within a 30-day introductory period.
• Create and update educational curriculum and documentation repositories.

Auditing & Quality Assurance

• Conduct daily coding audits and provide coders with feedback and quality reviews.
• Monitor and ensure coding productivity benchmarks (6 charts/hour) and quality metrics (98% accuracy).
• Perform periodic quality documentation audits based on ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS standards.
• Communicate audit findings and action plans to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with leadership, coders, and cross-functional teams to resolve documentation or coding issues.
• Attend departmental meetings and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Process Improvement

• Analyze medical records to identify trends and training needs.
• Stay current on CMS coding changes and educate staff accordingly.
• Support the implementation of new coding processes and initiatives.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, accreditation guidelines, and coding best practices.
• Maintain and demonstrate knowledge of CMS, AHIMA, AHA, NCHS, and other regulatory bodies.
• Participate in continuous education and maintain credential CEUs as required.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare sciences program

Certifications (Any one of the following required):

• CCS – Certified Coding Specialist
• CPC – Certified Professional Coder
• CPMA – Certified Professional Medical Auditor
• RHIA – Registered Health Information Administrator

Certifications must be active during the entire term of employment.

Certifying bodies include AAPC (www.aapc.com) and AHIMA (www.ahima.org)

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of healthcare coding experience with ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS.
• At least 2 years of coding audit experience (professional practice or facility outpatient).
• Experience coding oncology-related services preferred.
• Proficient in using systems such as Cerner (RadNet, SurgiNet), Optum pCAC, 3M Encoder, PatientKeeper, Mosaiq, Soarian.
• Expert knowledge of medical coding systems and regulations.
• Strong auditing and quality assurance skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook).
• Strong analytical and documentation review abilities.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet productivity standards.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain current industry knowledge via workshops, publications, and professional networks.
• Create and present annual education program goals for approval.
• Support CEU tracking and education compliance.
• Participate in special projects, new initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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