[Hiring] Coding Educator @Advocate Health

Role Description

Educator/Trainer role supporting PB Coding and Coding Integrity teams.

• Working in collaboration with Coding Leadership, IT leadership, Org development, Revenue Cycle leadership, Compliance leadership, etc.
• Presents coding and documentation education, which may include in-person classes and virtual offerings, for initial training and continuing education purposes to both coders and clinicians.
• Supports the development of coding educational presentations, tools, and documents.
• Identifies, trends, and reports coder educational needs to ensure appropriate coding and documentation educational opportunities are met.
• Collaborates with Professional Coding department leadership and applicable team members to enhance coding educational programs.
• Stays current with trends in adult learning concepts and applies those concepts to education and training.
• Maintains education/training schedules and communicates educational offerings in a standardized fashion.
• Develops and maintains web-based coding education programs.
• Assigns lessons to coders, reports results, tracks progress, and identifies need for further education.
• Continually evaluates the success of educational offerings, training programs, and modifies as appropriate.
• Creates educational programs with established objectives and ensures all educational programs have defined learning objectives, accurate and complete content, and are documented according to standards.
• Completes all research, writing, and instructions associated with each educational program, including learner manuals and facilitator guides for instructor-led classes.
• Provides comprehensive "train the trainer" sessions for all trainers (Coding Supervisors and Coding Leads) who will be presenting the material.

Qualifications

• Coding Associate (CCA) certification issued by AHIMA, or
• Coding Specialist - Physician (CCS-P) certification issued by AHIMA, or
• Health Information Administrator (RHIA) registration issued by AHIMA, or
• Health Information Technician (RHIT) registration issued by AHIMA, or
• Professional Coder (CPC) certification issued by AAPC, or
• Specialty Coding Professional (SCP) certification issued by BMSC, or
• Professional Medical Coding Instructor (CPC-I) certification issued by AAPC, and
• Specialty Medical Coding Certification issued by AAPC.

Requirements

• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Coding Specialist.
• Typically requires 5 years of experience in medical coding that includes experiences in physician revenue cycle processes, health information workflows.
• Expert knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines.
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Expert knowledge in principles of adult learning concepts and capable of planning, coordinating, facilitating coding educational programs.
• Highly proficient at incorporating adult learning principles, online and in-person teaching methods to maximize learning and the application of that learning.
• Advanced and highly developed computer skills including experience in using Microsoft Office or similar products, email, and electronic calendars.
• Superior organization, communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and oral engaging presentation skills.
• Ability to comfortably speak to small/large groups, network, and build effective relationships.
• Demonstrated adaptability/flexibility and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment and decision making.
• Ability to work in multiple work environments (i.e., virtual, office, clinic/hospital, other).
• Must have functional speech, hearing, and senses to allow effective communication.
• Must be able to continuously concentrate.
• May require travel and may be exposed to road and weather hazards.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Benefits

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.