Coding Educator

Job Description

At e4health, we Empower Better Health. The e4health Team is on a relentless mission to care for those teams who care for others. We bring our passion, ingenuity, and expertise to every engagement. In joining our Team, we want your help to provide our customers with powerful solutions in the pursuit of quality, integrity, clinical and financial value across healthcare.

Our People make the difference. Serving more than 400 hospitals and health systems nationwide for nearly two decades, e4health provides solutions to tackle the toughest problems in healthcare with unmatched technology, mid-revenue cycle, and operational expertise. e4health solutions streamline clinical, financial, and health information data and workflows, optimize coding, quality, and clinical documentation integrity processes, and address health IT operational challenges to deliver material results for healthcare organizations across the country. Learn more about us at www.e4.health.

Coding Educator

JOB SUMMARY:

The Coding Educator operates as a member of the coding team by performing coding duties and related tasks. Duties will include auditing new coder work, providing one-on-one feedback and education.  This may include Surgery, ED, or IP education.  This position will also serve as the Coding Staff Educator when coding deficiencies are identified and as a coding expert resource for the department and outside vendors. Coding educator will create and present relevant education to coders and providers as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Trains internal client new coders for proficiency
• Audits new coder work in accordance with proper policies and procedures for regulations, coding guidelines and compliance
• Performs individual feedback and education for student - coders as needed for inpatient, outpatient surgery, ambulatory surgery as well as other disciplines as needed
• Audits vendor quality prior to billing
• Performs data collection and reports data to management
• Creates clear and concise audit reports
• Acts as resource for internal staff and external vendors concerning coding subject matter
• May conducts random retrospective auditing of coding staff, providers, and charge posters in accordance with HIM Coding Compliance Policy and Procedure
• Other duties as assigned

Client Required Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certification as one of the following required: CPC, CIC, COC, CRC, CPMA, CCS, CCS-P, RHIA, RHIT
• Must be a member in good standing with AHIMA and/or AAPC
• A minimum of three years’ experience in coding, auditing, and education required
• Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, PCS, Evaluation and Management and Coding Guidelines required
• Must be able to prioritize and organize work
• Must possess professional and effective communication skills
• Must have proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, and experience with web-ex use
• Must have proficient research skills for coding guidelines and other regulatory guidance
• Must have the ability to maintain composure and professionalism in difficult situations

Additional Information

KEY SUCCESS ATTRIBUTES:   

• Demonstrates strong collaboration skills  
• Has strong analytic and problem-solving abilities and techniques  
• Exhibit consistent initiative with strong drive for results and success  
• Demonstrate commitment to a team environment   
• Well-developed written, verbal, and presentation communication skills including deep listening and attention to detail
• Ability to self-motivate and self-direct
• Possess strong time management and organizational skills
• Commitment and adherence to company Core Values 

CORE COMPETENCIES:  

• Communication 
• High level of integrity & ethical judgement
• Consistency and Reliability  
• Meeting Standards 

BENEFITS:

We offer an excellent salary, full benefits package including 401(k) with company match and discretionary profit sharing, group medical, dental, vision, life, & short-term disability insurance, and PTO policy

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Sitting, talking, hearing and near vision are required over 90% of the time, while walking is required frequently throughout the day. Standing is required over 10% of the time. Feeling is required 90% of the time and reaching is required about 50% of the time. Bending, twisting and climbing are required, as in far vision, but only for 10% or less of the time. Low levels of lifting (10 pounds of less) is required about 25% of the time, while medium levels (20 to 40 pounds) of lifting and carrying are required less than 5% of the time. Ability to travel to field sites may be required up to 15% of the time.

WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Over 90% of the time is spent indoors, with protection from weather conditions. Exposure to noise levels that may be distracting or uncomfortable is present in only unusual situations.

e4health is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category.

Applicants for U.S. based positions with e4health must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.