HIM CODING AND CDI TRAINER

Job Description

General Summary

• The Trainer will prepare and present education and training to all coders, auditors, and CDS aimed at confirming compliance with health system guidelines as well as with all regulatory agencies (OIG, HSCRC, CMS, NCCI, and OCG).  The Trainer, under the supervision of the Manger of Training, will be responsible for ensuring success in coding compliance and documentation improvement.
• The Trainer will participate in coding roundtable (CRT) discussions, participate in updating the Internal Coding Manual and updating the UMMS Coding Library to include creating folders, web parts, uploading documents, etc. 

Company Description

The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women's and children's health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you'll enjoy as a member of our team. 

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Associates degree in related field or 4 years' experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS CODING AND medical records coding related training experience required.  Demonstrated presentation, communication, training, and interpersonal skills, required.  PowerPoint as well as other MS Office Product experience.  
• One of the following: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), AHIMA Approved ICD10CM/PCS Trainer, Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS), Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and organizational skills; filing systems; ability to prioritize workloads; meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure; excellent customer service skills; general office procedures; ability to problem solve and work with minimal supervision; familiar with basic medical terminology; computer experience; typing ability.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.