[Hiring] Medical Coding Educator @Banner Health

Role Description

Do you have excellent Coding and Auditing skills for E&M and Surgical Specialties? Are you a great Public Speaker? Do you enjoy Providing Education? If so, this is the opportunity for YOU!

Come and join an innovative and highly trained team who collaborates with multiple departments to ensure correct documentation and coding. Our Coding Educators play a critical role at Banner Health.

This position assists with the development of education/training materials, conducts and coordinates training and development of Health Information Management staff and other Banner staff as appropriate, including physicians/providers, and provides technical staff training in the usage of information systems components of the medical records database system. Creates and maintains all department training materials, tools and/or records. Conducts new hire skill assessments, department specific orientation, and initial training for work tasks and functions. Provides continuing education and annual regulatory updates.

Qualifications

• CCS or RHIT or RHIA Certification(s) preferred.
• 3+ years in E/M and Surgical Specialties Coding; CPC or CCS-P sufficient.
• Current knowledge of business and/or healthcare, typically obtained through a bachelor’s degree in business administration, healthcare administration or related field.
• Advanced training in Health Information Management requirements and systems and in adult learning principles.
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) in active status with AHIMA or AAPC.
• Knowledge typically acquired over three or more years of work experience in healthcare information management.
• Demonstrated education and training skills.
• Medical terminology and understanding of laws and regulations associated with medical records functions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and customer service skills.
• Proficient in the use of common office and presentation software.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with computer healthcare applications and hardware.

Requirements

• Must be able to function as part of a team, using effective interpersonal and instructional skills.
• Ability to conduct educational needs analysis and teach effectively to a wide range of comprehension levels.
• Must possess excellent analytical and creative thinking skills.
• Training responsibilities include all HIMS staff and staff assigned to related work teams, as well as physicians/providers.

Benefits

• Health and financial security options.
• Flexible hours for remote work.
• Equipment provided upon hiring.

Company Description

Banner Health is a nationally recognized healthcare leader, named one of the Top 15 Health Systems in the U.S. by Truven Health Analytics for three out of four years. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines.