[Hiring] Coding Educator @Southcoast Health System, Inc.

Role Description

Join Southcoast Health as a talented Coding Educator, where you will perform a variety of duties in support of the Coding and Compliance initiatives. Responsibilities include:

• Auditing medical records to ensure documentation supports the level of service.
• Ensuring documentation reflects the requirements of Local and National Determination Coverages.
• Developing and implementing educational programs.
• Initiating overall documentation improvement strategies.
• Orienting and auditing newly on-boarded providers and programs.

Candidate must be able to:

• Work independently.
• Possess strong communication skills.
• Demonstrate a systematic, organized approach to tasks.
• Convey a strict adherence to high standards and quality control.

Qualifications

• Certified Professional Coding Certification or the equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare, education, or related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of all aspects of coding is required.
• Strong understanding of coding guidelines, prospective payment systems, CMS rules, and OIG work plans is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
• A minimum of 5 years progressive coding experience is required.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and/or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) is required.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID-19 virus or be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons.

Requirements

• Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.
• Pay Range: USD $64,500.80 - USD $108,617.60 /Yr.

Benefits

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates diversity.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous Earned Time Off Package (available to regular status employees scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours).
• Employee Wellbeing Program.
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training.