Coding Educator

Overview At Essen Health Care, we care for that! As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program. Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today! Job Summary Position Title : Physician Coding Educator Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Educator to join our team. The Educator will be responsible for providing training and education to healthcare professionals in various medical coding and billing topics. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in anatomy, health information management, and medical terminology. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about teaching and wants to make a positive impact in the healthcare industry. Responsibilities Develop and deliver educational programs and training sessions on medical coding, billing, and documentation review Create engaging and interactive learning materials, including presentations, handouts, and online resources Conduct assessments and evaluations to measure the effectiveness of training programs Provide guidance and support to healthcare professionals on coding guidelines, regulations, and best practices Stay up-to-date with industry changes and advancements in medical coding and billing practices Collaborate with other educators and subject matter experts to continuously improve training materials and curriculum Serve as subject matter expert on CPT, HCPCS, ICD10 and modifier coding for physicians and coders Contribute to the development and maintenance of coding policies and procedures Create audit protocols and conduct audits Establish relationships with clinicians, staff and management team Provide training, education and reference materials to coders and providers Prepare weekly and monthly reports documenting audit findings, action plan and results Experience Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical coding or billing Strong knowledge of anatomy, health information management, medical terminology, HCPCS coding, and medical office operations Previous experience in teaching or training healthcare professionals is highly preferred Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences Proficient in using technology for delivering virtual training sessions Salary: $75,000-$100,000 Qualifications Certified Professional Coder or Certified Coding Specialist Ability to communicate and educate physicians and mid-level providers, clinical staff, managers, directors and other staff Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications If you are passionate about education and have a strong background in medical coding and billing, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as an Educator! Full-time position. Equal Opportunity Employer Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population. #J-18808-Ljbffr