Medical Coding Specialist

GrabJobs; Tacoma (WA); Remote; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Flexible schedule

Part-time

Job summary

Weston Distance Learning is seeking a Health Information Technology (HIT) and Medical Specialties (MS) Instructor to train students in Medical Coding. This part-time, remote role uses our online LMS, with duties including tutoring, grading, and content coaching from a home office.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in HIT or related field, at least five years in Medical Coding, and CPC/CCS credentials. Starting pay is $26.50 per hour, with pay variability based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Technology or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of full-time work experience in the Medical Coding field.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT and HCPCS.
• CPC and CCS certifications with verification of scores.
• CHEA-listed or US Department of Education-accredited institution or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage courses and exams, including grading and coaching.
• Tutor students via email and LMS messaging.
• Model effective oral and written communication to engage students.
• Provide timely feedback on exams and participate in curricular content reviews.

Skills

HIT industry experience

Medical coding expertise

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HIT

Tools

ICD-10-CM/PCS knowledge

CPT/HCPCS knowledge

Job description

Health Information Technology/Medical SpecialtiesInstructor

Weston Distance Learning (WDL) has provided distance education for more than40 years. Weston's mission is to help people change their lives through distance education by providinghigh-quality, flexible training atan affordabletuition.We offer the ability to work from your home office, a flexiblescheduleand part-time leave.

Weston Distance Learning is currently seeking a Health Information Technology (HIT)and Medical Specialties (MS) Instructor tohelp train studentsin the area ofMedical Coding.This is a part-time work-from-home position with the instructor working from a home office using our online learning platform.

Responsibilities

• Review and managecourses andexams, including grading and using innovative ways to provide content coaching.
• Focus on helping students through tutoring appointments,emailandonline messaging through our LMS.
• Model effective oral and written communication that engages the students, providing clarity, and improving student learning.
• Demonstrate consistency and fairness in the grading ofexams and provide timely feedback to students.
• Work with the Curriculum Department in conducting Academic Reviewsand other projectsto ensure content is relevant and current.

Requirements

• Candidates mustpossessa minimum of aBachelor'sdegree in Health Information Technologyor a closely related field.
• Musthaveat least 5yearsfull-time workexperienceandbecurrently employed in theMedical Coding field.
• ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS,CPTand HCPCS knowledge and experience.
• Certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC)andCertified Coding Specialist (CCS) withabilityto provideverification ofcertificationscores.
• Candidates must hold a degree earned from an institution accredited by an agency that is recognized by the United States Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or, for non-U.S. institutions, an accepted foreign equivalent that is listed in the International Handbook of Universities (18th ed.)

Starting pay is expected to be $26.50/hour but may vary based on experience.

To learn more about us, please visit www.uscareerinstitute.edu