Physician Education & Outreach Specialist Senior

BBSS Beyond Blue; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Physician Education & Outreach Specialist Senior to lead education initiatives that improve documentation, coding accuracy and regulatory compliance. You will design and deliver training for physicians, ensure alignment with CMS and payer rules, and collaborate with revenue cycle teams to improve outcomes.

This role requires 5+ years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in physician education/outreach.
• Experience with CMS, OIG, and payer regulations.
• Ability to design and deliver training programs.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and delivers education programs for physicians on documentation and coding.
• Provides tailored training sessions.
• Collaborates with CDI teams to address gaps.
• Reviews records and audit findings to guide physicians.
• Ensures materials align with CMS, OIG, payer regulations.
• Analyses education outcomes and reports to leadership.
• Supports audits and quality reporting initiatives.
• Mentors junior staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Beyond Blue Job Posting Title: Physician Education & Outreach Specialist Senior Requisition Number: R-00000465 Department Name: Director, Coding and Clinical Documentation Integrity Center of Excellence Work Location: Remote-KY Grade Level: 13 Type of Position: Regular Position Time Status: Full time Equivalency Link https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Shift: Days (United States of America)

Job Summary

Responsible for leading physician education and outreach initiatives to improve clinical documentation, coding accuracy, and regulatory compliance. Provides expertise in designing and delivering training programs that enhance physician understanding of documentation standards, coding guidelines, and reimbursement requirements. Ensures alignment with organizational policies, payer regulations, and national quality reporting programs. Coordinates with providers, coding staff, and compliance teams to resolve documentation challenges and strengthen collaboration between physicians and revenue cycle operations. Develops strategies to drive continuous improvement in documentation quality, patient outcomes, and organizational performance.

Essential Functions

• Designs, develops, and delivers advanced education programs for physicians on clinical documentation, coding, and compliance requirements.
• Provides one-on-one and group training sessions tailored to physician specialties and practice patterns.
• Collaborates with coding, compliance, and clinical documentation improvement (CDI) teams to identify documentation gaps and develop targeted education.
• Reviews medical records and audit findings to provide feedback and guidance to physicians.
• Ensures physician education materials remain current with CMS, OIG, and payer regulations.
• Serves as a liaison between providers and revenue cycle staff to resolve documentation and coding issues.
• Tracks and analyses physician education outcomes and prepares reports for leadership.
• Supports organizational readiness for audits, regulatory reviews, and quality reporting initiatives.
• Mentors and provides guidance to junior education and outreach staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree

Experience Requirement

5+ 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) required. 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.

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:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• E. Sitting at the computer workstation for extended periods:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion:3. Intermittent (10% - 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:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• 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:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• O. Radiation:1. Never
• P. Burns:1. Never
• Q. Cuts/Punctures:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• 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 intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 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 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

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.