Advocate Aurora Health · 5 months ago
Coding Educator - Talent Advancement Programs
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$30.15/hr - $45.25/hr
5+ years expAdvocate Aurora Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, dedicated to providing high-quality care and improving health outcomes. They are seeking a Coding Educator to present coding and documentation education, collaborate with various leadership teams, and develop educational programs for coders and clinicians.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Presents coding and documentation education, which may include in-person classes and virtual offerings, for initial training and continuing education purposes to both coders and clinicians
Supports the development of coding educational presentations, tools and documents
Identifies, trends and reports coder educational needs to ensure appropriate coding and documentation educational opportunities are met
Collaborates with Professional Coding department leadership and applicable team members to enhance coding educational programs by identifying, developing and providing one-on-one, follow-up and refresher sessions
Stays current with trends in adult learning concepts and applies those concepts to education and training
Maintains education/training schedules
Utilizes Learning Connection, ATMS, Skype or Teams to schedule presentations throughout the organization
Communicates educational offerings in a standardized fashion
Develops and maintains web-based coding education programs
Assigns lessons to coders, reports results, tracks progress and identifies need for further education
Continually evaluates the success of educational offerings, training programs and modifies as appropriate
Defines new and existing educational needs
Presents and makes recommendations regarding course content, technology, and appropriate instructional delivery options (i.e. classroom course, e-learning, virtual conference, desk-side, etc.)
Creates educational programs with the established objectives
Supports e-learning development and other technology-based learning initiatives
Ensures that all educational programs have defined learning objectives, accurate and complete content, and are documented according to standards
Completes all research, writing and instructions associated with each educational program, including learner manuals and facilitator guides for instructor-led classes
Provides comprehensive 'train the trainer' sessions for all trainers (Coding Supervisors and Coding Leads) who will be presenting the material, and provides updates as they arise, including new 'train the trainer' sessions, as needed
Qualification
Required
Coding Associate (CCA) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or
Coding Specialist - Physician (CCS-P) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or
Health Information Administrator (RHIA) registration issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or
Health Information Technician (RHIT) registration issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or
Professional Coder (CPC) certification issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), or
Specialty Coding Professional (SCP) certification issued by the Board of Medical Specialty Coding and Compliance (BMSC), or
Professional Medical Coding Instructor (CPC-I) certification issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), and
Specialty Medical Coding Certification issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Coding Specialist
Typically requires 5 years of experience in medical coding that includes experiences in physician revenue cycle processes, health information workflows
Expert knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding guidelines
Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
Expert knowledge in principles of adult learning concepts and capable of planning, coordinating, facilitating coding educational programs
Highly proficient at incorporating adult learning principles, online and in person teaching methods to maximize learning and the application of that learning
Advanced and highly developed computer skills including experience in using Microsoft Office or similar products, email and electronic calendars
Superior organization, communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and oral engaging presentation skills
Ability to comfortably speak to small/large groups, network, and build effective relationships
Demonstrated adaptability/flexibility and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks
Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment and decision making
Ability to work in multiple work environments (ie virtual, office, clinic/hospital, other)
Must have functional speech, hearing, and senses to allow effective communication
Must be able to continuously concentrate
May require travel and may be exposed to road and weather hazards
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
Benefits
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Company
Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate Aurora Health is a Healthcare
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.17MKey Investors
National Cancer Institute
2022-12-02Acquired
2019-08-20Grant· $10.17M
Leadership Team
Don Fosen - CISM, HCISPP
Chief Technology Officer
Jon Kluge
Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President, Advocate Aurora Medical Group
Recent News
GlobeNewswire News Room
2025-02-17
Home Health Care News
2024-03-30
Charlotte Business Journal
2023-11-21
Company data provided by crunchbase