Hybrid Onsite/Remote Coding Educator

POSITION: Coding Educator
DEPARTMENT: Health Information Management
START: ASAP
LOCATION: Onsite

POSITION SUMMARY: The Coding Educator leads the Health Information Management (HIM) ICD-10 coding education initiatives for new and established HIM medical coders and auditors ensuring that the department practices are in compliance with established regulations and industry coding and auditing guidelines, and acts as a resource and, upon request, provides coding education for Revenue Cycle staff including Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (CDIs), Charging Specialists, Revenue Cycle Analysts and Specialists, Patient Financial Services, Registration, Insurance Verification, medical staff, and other staff.

POSITION DUTIES:
1.\t- Maintains expert knowledge of ICD-10/PCS/CPT/HCPCS Classifications and Coding of diagnoses and procedures.
2.\tMaintains CEUs and credentials per AHIMA requirements.
3.\tResearches coding question from coders, CDIS, PFS, Insurance Verification, Ancillary staff, physicians, etc. Appropriately answers questions and provides timely feedback and education.
4.\tCollaborates with HIM, CDI, and Revenue Cycle management to develop compliant policies and procedures.
5.\tKeeps up-to-date on new technology in coding and CDI software, forms of automation, transaction codes, HIPAA requirements, and other future issues impacting HIM functions.
6.\tParticipates in hospital-based related committees as necessary or as requested.
7.\tProvides education, training, and one-on-one mentoring of new coders and auditors on SMHCS software applications and organization's coding policies and procedures.
8.\tDevelops focused training materials for staff coders and auditors.
9.\tUpon request, and in conjunction with the respective managers, develops training for CDIS, charge entry, and other Revenue Cycle, ancillary, or medical staff.
10.\tDevelops individualized training plans for each coder and auditor based on their individual internal and external auditing results.
11.\tOrganizes and creates individual and/or group learning opportunities.
12.\tOrganizes lunch and learns and other educational opportunities to include creating presentations, obtaining speakers, developing agendas, arranging for CEUs, etc. and consistently receives positive feedback on these events.
13.\tIn collaboration with Director of HIM, Coding Manager, and Coding Quality Supervisor, establishes competencies and associated training/educational requirements to develop coders to move through the SMHCS HIM Coding Career Ladder.
14.\tIn collaboration with the Coding Quality Supervisor, develops an individualized quarterly retrospective audit plan for coding accuracy and consistency for each coder and auditor and to include all visit types coded.
15.\tProvides input to Coding Quality Supervisor and Coding Manager regarding individual coder progress and audit results.
16.\tOrganizes and/or performs focused audits as requested.
17.\tEvaluates, records, and responds to all government and commercial audits/denials/appeals. Provides appropriate documentation or prepares rebuttal to government and commercial audits/denials/appeals during the appeals process.
18.\tIn collaboration with the Coding Quality Supervisor, manages external DRG and Coding Quality audits.
19.\tReviews external audit results/denials to determine root cause and develops action plan to prevent future denials to include coder and CDI training, recommend new rules, updated processes, etc.
20.\tAbides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by AHIMA and complies with official coding guidelines.
21.\tCooperatively accepts other duties as assigned.

\tQUALIFICATIONS:
•\tPrefer Master's degree in related field but not required. Prefer previous auditing experience and/or strong coding training/education background.
•\tRequire Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) with a Bachelor's degree in a related field, or RHIT with seven (7) years coding, auditing, and training experience with agreement to complete Bachelor's degree within agreed upon time frame.
•\tRequire Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentials.
•\tRequire five (5) years inpatient/outpatient coding and/or Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) experience or combination of experience.
•\tInitiative – independently takes prompt proactive steps towards problem resolution.
•\tEffective Decision Making – relating and comparing; securing relevant information and identifying key issues; committing to an action after developing courses of action that take into consideration resources, constraints, and organizational values.
•\tAnalytical Skills – effective evaluation, synthesis and use of information gathered.
•\tManaging Conflict – dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.
•\tOrganization – establishing courses of action to ensure that work is completed efficiently; proactively prioritizes assignments and keen ability to multi-task.
•\tCommunication - communicates clearly, proactively and concisely with all key stakeholders.
•\tCustomer orientation - establishes and maintains long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations.
•\tWork Independently – is self-supporting; not needing to rely on others to complete a job.
•\tPC Skills - demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and others as required
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POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
· Work Onsite
· Remote Workstation – Dual Monitors
· Standard Window PC
· Internet Access with DSL or Cable
· VPN compatibility
· Microsoft Office/Word, Excel, Teams, Power Point

WORKING HOURS NEEDED:
· M – F 8hrs per day, Onsite 40hrs a week, during standard business hours Eastern Time Zone.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
· Pay Range: TBD based on experience but very competitive
· Health & Dental
· PTO, Sick Time, 6 paid holidays
· 401K, Weekly Pay

AMN Healthcare Revenue Cycle Solutions is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer We encourage minority and female applicants to apply. AMN Healthcare is committed to fostering and maintaining a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Our commitment to the inclusion of many different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives enables our innovation and leadership in the healthcare services industry. Apply today and one of our team members will be in touch to help you find the role that best fits your skills and goals.