Physician Coding Educator

Banner Health; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Physician Coding Educator, where you'll provide essential training and support to coding teams. This primarily remote position requires expertise in coding and a passion for education. With flexible hours and a commitment to professional growth, you'll contribute to a nationally recognized healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, or related field.
• Certification in coding with active status in AHIMA or AAPC.
• Over three years of healthcare information management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop education/training materials and conduct training for staff.
• Assess skills and competencies for new hires and staff.
• Collaborate with teams to develop educational materials.

Skills

Educational skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or healthcare administration

Certification: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or CCS-P

Tools

Office and presentation software

Healthcare applications

Job description

Department Name: Coding Ambulatory

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Revenue Cycle

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

In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.

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 our Physician Practices and Profee Coding Teams. In this role, you will provide valuable coaching to our Physician Coding team, as well as our Providers. Experience in E/M and Family Practice, Internal Medicine and Risk Adjustment coding is a must, as well as current Certification in Coding through AHIMA or AAPC (as seen in the qualifications below).

You'll be a key contributor to a nationally recognized, award-winning healthcare system that shares your passion for positive change. A passion for education and training will help you grow your career within our award-winning healthcare system!

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

Primarily remote position, may require offsite travel.

The hours are flexible as we have remote coders across the United States. Banner Health provides equipment for you to stay connected with your team.

Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in various disciplines, including Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care, and Public Relations, among others.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position involves developing education/training materials, conducting and coordinating training and development of Health Information Management staff and other Banner staff, including physicians/providers, and providing technical staff training on information systems components of the medical records database system. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining training materials, conducting new hire assessments, department orientation, and ongoing education including regulatory updates.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Assess and identify: skills, competencies, and learning needs for new hires and staff. Assist with developing education and training.
2. Plan and coordinate: orientation programs for new hires, defining expectations, and training in basic job skills.
3. Maintain records: education calendars and individual continuing education records. Develop and conduct task-specific training programs.
4. Support trainees: onsite support and act as a resource. Troubleshoot issues with electronic applications and review clinical documentation for coding accuracy and compliance.
5. Collaborate: with regional/system-wide teams to develop educational materials and promote standardized practices.
6. Data collection and reporting: gather data, compile reports, and present findings at relevant meetings. Perform clinical chart reviews to ensure standards compliance.
7. Stay current: attend workshops, review publications, and participate in professional societies to maintain knowledge of health information management systems and standards.
8. Work independently: using analytical and creative skills, providing training to HIMS staff, physicians, and other healthcare team members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, or related field, with advanced training in Health Information Management and adult learning principles.

- Certification: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or CCS-P, with active status in AHIMA or AAPC.

- Over three years of healthcare information management experience.

- Knowledge of medical record documentation, regulations, and laws.

- Strong educational and training skills, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

- Proficiency in office and presentation software, and healthcare applications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Prior training/teaching and customer service education experience.

- Creativity and knowledge of adult learning principles.

- Additional related education or experience.

Anticipated Closing Date: 2025-09-18

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