Physician Coding Educator

Banner Health; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Physician Coding Educator to join their innovative team. This role involves developing educational materials and conducting training for Health Information Management staff and physicians. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant certifications, along with experience in healthcare information management. The position offers flexibility with primarily remote work and the opportunity to contribute to award-winning patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of healthcare information management experience.
• Experience in E/M, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, and Risk Adjustment coding required.
• Proficiency in office software and healthcare applications essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop educational materials and conduct training for Health Information Management staff.
• Assess skills and develop training programs for staff and management.
• Coordinate orientation and training for new hires.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of medical documentation regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business, or related field

Certification such as RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or CCS-P

Tools

Healthcare applications

Office software

Job description

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Estimated Pay Range: $29.11 - $48.51 / hour, based on location, education, & experience.

Department: Coding Ambulatory

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Revenue Cycle

Join an innovative and highly trained team that collaborates with multiple departments to ensure correct documentation and coding.

Our Coding Educators play a critical role at Banner Health. Join our team of forward-looking Physician Coding Educators who support Physician Practices and Profee Coding Teams. You will provide coaching to our Physician Coding team and Providers. Experience in E/M, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, and Risk Adjustment coding is required, with current Certification in Coding through AHIMA or AAPC.

You’ll be part of a nationally recognized healthcare system that values positive change. A passion for education will help you grow your career!

Schedule: Monday - Friday, flexible scheduling, 8-hour shifts.

Position Type: Primarily remote, may require offsite travel. Banner Health provides equipment for remote work.

Within Banner Health, you can apply your expertise in a variety of disciplines supporting award-winning patient care.

Position Summary: This role involves developing educational materials, conducting training for Health Information Management staff and physicians, and providing technical training on medical records systems. You will create and maintain training resources, perform new hire assessments, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Core Functions:

1. Assess skills and develop training programs for staff and management.
2. Coordinate orientation and training for new hires.
3. Maintain education records and develop task-specific training programs.
4. Support trainees onsite and troubleshoot electronic applications.
5. Develop educational materials and promote standardized practices.
6. Collect data, prepare reports, and participate in meetings to review clinical documentation and compliance.
7. Stay updated on Health Information Management Systems through ongoing education and research.
8. Work independently with strong analytical skills, providing training to staff and physicians, and collaborating with various departments.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business, or related field, plus advanced training in Health Information Management and adult education principles. Certification such as RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or CCS-P is required. At least three years of healthcare information management experience, with knowledge of medical documentation regulations, medical terminology, and excellent communication skills. Proficiency in office software and healthcare applications is essential.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous training/teaching experience, customer service education, creativity, and knowledge of adult learning principles.

Application Deadline: 2025-09-18

EEO Statement: Supports a diverse, drug-free workplace.