Coding Quality Educator

Job Summary

The Coding Quality Educator is responsible for supporting the accuracy, consistency, and compliance of medical coding across the organization. This role provides education, training, and ongoing support to coding staff, providers, and other stakeholders. The Coding Quality Educator conducts coding audits, identifies opportunities for improvement, develops training materials, and collaborates with coding manager to enhance coding quality and workflow efficiency. This position plays a key role in ensuring high quality documentation, optimal reimbursement, and adherence to regulatory and organizational standards.

Compensation

We are committed to providing wage ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on experience, education and internal equity considerations. The wage range for this position is $67,496.00 - $95,284.80 annually. This range reflects the base salary for this position.


Key Accountabilities

• Develop clear, effective training materials, job aids, and learning resources for coding staff.
• Analyze audit findings and collaborate with the Coding Denials and Appeals Specialist to identify denial trends and use these insights to develop targeted, data driven, compliant education.
• Participate in new coder onboarding by providing foundational training and competency assessments.
• Lead onboarding and ongoing education for providers on coding and documentation requirements, ensuring consistent understanding of organizational standards and payer expectations.
• Support internal and external audit activities by offering clarification, education, and follow-up guidance.
• Monitor industry trends, payer behavior, and regulatory changes to proactively adjust educational strategies.
• Contribute to policy and procedure updates related to coding quality and documentation standards.
• Perform monthly audits of at least five charts per coder to assess coding accuracy and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Track and report education outcomes to demonstrate improvements in coding accuracy and denial reduction.
• Provide guidance during system upgrades or EHR changes to ensure coding accuracy is maintained.
• Serve as an ongoing resource for coders by addressing questions, clarifying guidelines, and supporting complex case reviews.
• Maintain organized documentation of training activities, audit results, and educational follow-up to support compliance and departmental reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of professional and outpatient/facility coding experience.
• One of the following credentials: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Clinical Coding Specialist (CCS), or a Health Information Technology degree with RHIT or RHIA registration.
• Strong working knowledge of ICD-10/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Prior exposure to coding audits, quality review, or education (formal educator experience preferred but not always required).
• Strong presentation skills and experience delivering education in virtual and in person formats.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health information management.
• Advanced or multiple coding certifications (e.g., CCS, CCS-P, CPC-I, RHIA, RHIT, CDIP).
• 7+ years of coding experience, including exposure to both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Prior experience in coding education, training, or instructional design.
• Experience performing coding audits, quality reviews, or denial analysis.
• Familiarity with CDI practices.

Schedule

• Full-time, 80 hours per two-week pay period
• Monday-Friday Business Hours
• Remote work setting, but must live in the state of Minnesota

Benefits Include

• Eligible for Shift Differential Pay in addition to base wage
• Paid Time Off accrued starting on first paycheck
• Medical, Dental, and Vision (discount plan) coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan (PERA) with 7.5% employer match
• Optional 457(b) Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan Forgiveness Eligibility - PSLF + MN state programs for qualifying roles
• Employer-Provided Certifications + Continuing Education
• Additional perks: Qualified Bilingual Staff Program, Employee Assistance Program, and discounts on cafeteria, scrubs, and OTC pharmacy items

About Us

Northfield Hospital + Clinics is a trusted, independent healthcare system with more than 800 employees. We're recognized for our collaborative work environment and strong commitment to high-quality patient care and community impact. We're proud to be named to Becker's 2025 list of "100 Great Community Hospitals." Our services span the full spectrum of hospital and clinical care, with our main hospital located in Northfield, MN, and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, and Kenyon-along with Urgent Care locations in both Northfield and Lakeville. We offer care across 48 specialties and serve patients at 22 locations throughout the south metro and southern Minnesota.

Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find meaningful opportunities, supportive teams, and a chance to make a real difference here.

*This posting is not a complete list of duties or responsibilities. Job functions, schedules, and terms of employment may change in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and agreements.