Coding Quality Educator - Remote
About the role
The Coding Quality Educator will assist with the day-to-day operations of the PCN Coding Integrity Team and regional coding teams. This position will also assist with new employee training and ongoing department education.
Responsibilities
- Assist with new employee training and ongoing department education as well as assist with the identification, development and delivery of new and ongoing provider education and training related to coding and clinical documentation.
- Conduct independent and collaborative provider coding reviews according to the coding integrity work plan and develop appropriate documentation to support coding review work performed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Health Information Technology, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- National Certification from American Academy of Professional Coders, or National Certification from American Health Information Management Association.
- 4 years professional fee inpatient, surgical, outpatient coding, E/M, auditing and related work.
- 4 years experience conducting medical coding provider audits and quality performance measures; preparing audit reports with recommendations; and providing provider education and feedback to facilitate improvement in documentation and coding.
- Strong experience in Excel (e.g., pivot tables), database, e-mail, and Internet applications on a PC in a Windows environment.
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in a Healthcare related field.
- 5 years experience in coding for multispecialty practice.
- 2 years experience in professional fee billing methodologies.
- Experience with IDX, Allscripts, Advanced Web, Meditech.
- Experience with project management.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more.
Pay
The amount listed is the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Schedule
Full time.