[Hiring] Coding Quality Educator @Providence

Role Description

Under the direction of the Sr. Manager of PCN Coding Integrity, 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 assist with:

• New employee training and ongoing department education
• Identification, development, and delivery of new and ongoing provider education and training related to coding and clinical documentation
• Conducting independent and collaborative provider coding reviews according to the coding integrity work plan
• Developing appropriate documentation to support coding review work performed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Health Information Technology, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Upon hire: National Certification from American Academy of Professional Coders, or
• Upon hire: National Certification from American Health Information Management Association
• 4 years professional fee inpatient, surgical, outpatient coding, E/M, auditing and related work; 5 years preferred
• 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; 5 years preferred
• Strong experience in Excel (e.g., pivot tables), database, e-mail, and Internet applications on a PC in a Windows environment

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in a Healthcare related field (preferred)
• 5 years experience in coding for multispecialty practice (preferred)
• 2 years experience in professional fee billing methodologies (preferred)
• Experience with IDX, Allscripts, Advanced Web, Meditech (preferred)
• Experience with project management (preferred)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Life insurance and disability insurance
• Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues)
• Voluntary benefits and well-being resources