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
- Aid in 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 and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
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.