Physician Education and Outreach Specialist

BBSS Beyond Blue; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Blue is seeking a Physician Education and Outreach Specialist to support education and outreach efforts aimed at improving coding accuracy and clinical documentation practices. You will provide resources and updates to ensure physicians stay informed of regulatory requirements and participate in targeted training.

Focus areas include coordinating with coding and CDI teams, developing educational materials, tracking training participation, and contributing to process improvements that

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• Minimum of 2+ years of paid experience in a related role or field.
• RHIA, CPMA, CCDS, CCS or CPC certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates coding and CDI findings and feedback to physicians and clinical teams.
• Provides updates on procedural changes and regulatory standards affecting coding and documentation.
• Develops and delivers educational materials addressing documentation gaps and compliance.
• Coordinates with coding and CDI staff to identify physician education needs.
• Tracks participation in educational sessions to ensure compliance requirements are met.
• Gathers feedback to assess training effectiveness and drives improvements.
• Ensures confidentiality and compliance with applicable documentation standards.
• Collaborates with team members to support outreach and education process improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s or equivalent experience

Job description

Beyond Blue Job Posting Title: Physician Education and Outreach Specialist

Requisition Number: R-000003954

Department Name: Manager, Physician Education and Outreach

Work Location: Remote-KY

Grade Level: 5

Type of Position: Regular Position

Time Status: Full time

Shift: Days (United States of America)

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting physician education and outreach efforts to improve coding accuracy and clinical documentation practices. Provides resources and communicates updates to ensure physicians remain informed of regulatory and procedural requirements. Coordinates with coding, CDI, and other stakeholders to share coding review findings and support targeted training needs. Ensures compliance with established guidelines while contributing to process improvements that enhance documentation quality and accuracy.

Essential Functions

• Communicates coding and CDI review findings and documentation feedback to physicians and clinical teams.
• Provides updates on procedural changes and regulatory standards impacting coding and clinical documentation.
• Assists in developing and delivering educational materials to address documentation gaps and promote compliance.
• Coordinates with coding and CDI staff to identify areas requiring physician education and support.
• Tracks and documents participation in educational sessions to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Collects feedback from physicians and staff to assess the effectiveness of training initiatives.
• Ensures confidentiality and compliance with institutional, state, and federal documentation standards.
• Collaborates with team members to support process improvements in physician outreach and education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s or equivalent experience

Experience Requirement

2 +years of experience An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

RHIA Certification, CPMA, CCDS, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) preferred

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 1. Never

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 1. Never

G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Never

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 1. Never

M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with regular repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds or standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds.

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Our Growth

Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.