Coding Trainer / Educator, Health Information Management, Full Time, Day

About the Role

The Coding Educator manages coding and chart documentation‑training programs to ensure consistent and accurate ICD‑10 coding by Health Information Management Coders. The role works with medical staff, coders, and other Valley Medical Group personnel on best practices for documentation in the medical record.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, deliver, and assess coding education plans using a variety of methods for individual providers or provider groups.
• Manage coding and chart documentation‑training programs to maintain accurate ICD‑10 coding.
• Collaborate with medical staff, coders, and practice administrators to determine team needs and prioritize workflow.
• Research, analyze, and resolve coding issues; interpret policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Assign, sequence, and validate CPT, ICD‑10‑CM, and HCPCS codes with appropriate modifier usage.
• Maintain knowledge of CCI edits and other regulatory guidance.
• Provide training on accepted medical abbreviations, terminology, anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and surgical procedures.
• Ensure adherence to Ethical Coding standards set by AAPC and AHIMA.
• Meet deadlines consistently and function within a predetermined schedule.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a health or business‑related field (strongly recommended); Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Successful completion of a post‑secondary billing or coding program or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Five (5) years of progressive coding experience in a medical group practice setting, including coding/billing across multiple specialties.
• Experience with surgical and outpatient procedural coding.
• CPC (Certified Professional Coder) and CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor) certifications preferred.
• Medical Terminology coursework required; Anatomy & Physiology or Pathophysiology required.

Skills

• Proficiency with medical billing software and electronic medical records; Athena and/or Meditech experience highly desired.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and surgical procedures.
• Familiarity with medical abbreviations, ICD‑10‑CM, CPT‑4, HCPCS, and related reference materials.
• Ability to research, analyze data, draw conclusions, and resolve issues independently.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.
• Organizational self‑motivation with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage (full‑time/part‑time employees)
• Group term life insurance and AD&D (full‑time employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and commuter benefit plans
• Supplemental voluntary benefits (short‑term and long‑term disability, whole life insurance, legal support, etc.)
• Six paid holidays, paid time off (varies), wellness time off, extended illness leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center membership discount
• Day‑care discounts for various facilities

Pay

Pay Range: $99,424.00 – $124,280.00 (full‑time equivalent, 1.0 FTE). Salary varies based on role, experience, education, and licensure.

Schedule

Day shift.

Location: Kraft Center, United States of America.