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Coding Educator

Coding Educator

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R1 is the leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of hospitals, health systems and medical groups. We are the one company that combines the deep expertise of a global workforce of revenue cycle professionals with the industry’s most advanced technology platform, encompassing sophisticated analytics, AI, intelligent automation, and workflow orchestration.

Our mission is to be the one trusted partner to manage revenue, so providers and patients can focus on what matters most. Our priority is to always do what is best for our clients, patient’s and each other. With our proven and scalable operating model, we complement a healthcare organization’s infrastructure, quickly driving sustainable improvements to net patient revenue and cash flows while reducing operating costs and enhancing the patient experience.

Our Coding Educator will be responsible for developing and facilitating the coding education program for Inpatient and Outpatient Coders. This person will administer training plans on an individual and group basis, work with quality assurance and compliance teams to determine training needed, maintain and monitor training plans for the staff and keep training material updated, relevant and engaging. In this role, the successful candidate will be educating new and existing coders ensuring compliant coding . Training and education to include ICD, CPT, HCPCS, IPPS, OPPS, APC, DRG and other relevant state and federal laws and regulations. This person will promote correct coding guidelines and coding initiatives to ensure standardization throughout the organization. This position will report to the Manager of Education and Training.

Here is what you can expect as our Coding Educator :

  • Administer, implement and update the overall   coding  (Inpatient and Outpatient) education program for   coding  associates.
  • Actively works with the Vice President of   Coding  Education, Quality & Audit Coordination, Director of   Coding  Education and Audit Coordination,  Director of   Coding  Quality Management  (and / or other members of those teams) to identify areas where focused education may be needed for all production coders and subsequently develops the curriculum and plan for educating all coders.
  • Administers curriculum for coders to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for competency.
  • Administers curriculum for newly hired coders to ensure proficiency and quality meets company standards.
  • Provides "real world"   coding  experience for all coders prior to releasing any coder for production work.
  • Tracks and manages CEU and credentialing of all R1   coding  associates
  • Maintains knowledge of all current   coding  regulatory guidelines and governmental updates and communicates those changes to current staff and leadership to support appropriate, compliant   coding .
  • Maintains training collateral across multiple multimedia forums so that information is organized, highly presentable and updated.
  • Provides constructive review and feedback to assist in the development of instructional materials to include course plans, objectives, and evaluation tools.

Required Qualifications :

  • Minimum of two years of experience in auditing or higher-level   coding  leadership / management a MUST
  • Minimum of four years of experience in production   coding .
  • CCS and either RHIA or RHIT (CPC may be considered).
  • Ability to interact with other employees through effective communication.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to deliver and teach complex   coding  concepts to large groups of coders.
  • Soft skills.
  • Strong problem solving skills.
  • Desired Qualifications :

  • AHIMA Approved ICD-10 Trainer.
  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
  • Previous teaching experience.
  • For this US-based position, the base pay range is $27.31 - $39.35 per hour . Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

    The healthcare system is always evolving — and it’s up to us to use our shared expertise to find new solutions that can keep up. On our growing team you’ll find the opportunity to constantly learn, collaborate across groups and explore new paths for your career.

    Our associates are given the chance to contribute, think boldly and create meaningful work that makes a difference in the communities we serve around the world. We go beyond expectations in everything we do. Not only does that drive customer success and improve patient care, but that same enthusiasm is applied to giving back to the community and taking care of our team — including offering a

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