[Hiring] Physician Coding Education Specialist @CU Medicine

Role Description

We are seeking a motivated Provider Education Specialist with expertise in Orthopedics & Surgical Specialties to join our Audit, Compliance & Education team. This job can be performed 100% remotely and out of state candidates will be considered.

The Provider Education Specialist will provide formal and informal coding and regulatory education to all attending Physicians, Residents, Advanced Practice Providers, and learners involved with the billing for professional services. The education will include coding and documentation requirements as directed by Federal and State requirements as well as the AMA. The individual in this position will serve as a liaison between internal CU Medicine departments, CU School of Medicine (SOM) departments, and faculty.

Responsibilities of the Provider Education Specialist include but are not limited to:

• Under the direction of leadership design, create, revise and update education materials in Articulate, Panopto, Word and PowerPoint.
• Develop content and education materials related to coding and documentation requirements as directed by Federal and State requirements as well as the AMA.
• Provide educational sessions for Physicians, Residents, Advanced Practice Providers, and learners involved in professional services billing.
• Sessions may be for new physicians or to present new information including yearly updates and changes in requirements as needed.
• Conduct follow-up reviews after initial training, determine if additional education is necessary and provide any additional training once identified as a need.
• Revise and update all education materials under the direction of the Education Manager which includes revisions of materials used by Audit, Compliance & Education staff.
• Communicate and problem solve with Administrators, Physicians, and Managers, on specific documentation issues and/or training requests.
• Collaborate with Education Manager, DFA’s and individual providers to manage new provider orientation process.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current changes and trends in the health care industry.
• Perform other duties and assist with special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration (or related field) or equivalent/relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 3+ years of education experience (provider or coder education, but provider is preferred).
• CPC or CCS required.
• CPMA certification a plus (must be obtained within 1 year of hire).
• The ability to speak comfortably and effectively in front of large audiences is essential to success.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• All applications MUST be submitted via our website.
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation.
• You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Benefits

• CU Medicine provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions which take your total compensation beyond the number on your paycheck.
• Find information about our benefits here .