Accountabilities:
The Senior Coding Educator is responsible for designing and delivering provider education programs that enhance documentation accuracy, coding quality, and risk adjustment performance. This role requires strong communication skills, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to create customized learning strategies for diverse healthcare audiences.
Develop and execute risk adjustment education strategies tailored to assigned provider groups and organizational goals.
Review data, reports, and performance insights to identify documentation and coding improvement opportunities.
Conduct educational sessions with healthcare providers focused on quality improvement, accurate documentation, and coding best practices.
Create customized training materials, presentations, webinars, and educational resources based on provider needs and program priorities.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and relationship owners to align education strategies with broader healthcare initiatives.
Monitor provider performance trends and adjust education approaches based on findings and evolving requirements.
Develop and deliver presentations on Medicare risk adjustment, coding guidelines, and documentation improvement topics.
Partner with coding education teams and leadership to share best practices and continuously improve educational programs.
Support compliant documentation practices by ensuring training content aligns with applicable coding standards and regulations.
Travel periodically to provider offices and attend in-person meetings as needed.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is an experienced coding and healthcare education professional with strong knowledge of medical record review, risk adjustment, and provider engagement. This individual should be comfortable analyzing data, presenting complex concepts clearly, and developing effective education strategies.
Active AAPC CPC (Certified Professional Coder) certification required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience with medical record review and healthcare coding processes.
Strong knowledge of ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding guidelines and documentation requirements.
Experience analyzing data to identify trends and drive process improvements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel (formulas and pivot tables), and PowerPoint.
Strong presentation, public speaking, and training delivery skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with healthcare providers and non-technical audiences.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
Must reside in Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana, or Mississippi.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Certified Risk Coder (CRC) certification preferred.
Experience working directly with healthcare providers preferred.
Knowledge of Medicare Risk Adjustment programs and methodologies preferred.
Experience using data visualization and analytics tools such as Power BI to develop education strategies preferred.
Ability to work remotely while maintaining a secure, dedicated workspace that protects confidential healthcare information.
Benefits:
Competitive annual salary range of approximately $71,100–$97,800, depending on skills, experience, education, certifications, and location.
Eligibility for a bonus incentive plan based on individual and organizational performance.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Paid time off, company holidays, and personal holidays.
Paid parental and caregiver leave programs.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Life insurance benefits.
Remote work flexibility with support for effective home-based operations.
Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Supportive work environment focused on improving healthcare outcomes.
Occasional travel opportunities for provider meetings, training, and collaboration.
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