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, as well as assist with the identification, development, and delivery of new and ongoing provider education and training related to coding and clinical documentation.
Responsibilities
- Assist with new employee training and ongoing department education
- Audit and review provider coding according to the coding integrity work plan
- Develop and deliver provider education and training related to coding and clinical documentation
- Conduct independent and collaborative provider coding reviews
- Create documentation to support coding review work
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
- Experience with IDX, Allscripts, Advanced Web, Meditech
- Experience with project management
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
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 salary range for this position is $See Posting - $See Posting. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Schedule
This is a Full time position with multiple shifts available.