Coding Educator and Auditor, Department of Medicine

Posting Details

Position Information


Fiscal Year
2024-2025


Position Title
Coding Educator and Auditor, Department of Medicine


Posting Category
Staff


Department
Medicine


Posting Number
U240097


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Employer
University Affiliates


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Position Summary


The Department of Medicine (UBMD Internal Medicine ) within the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences , State University of New York at Buffalo (UB), is seeking applicants for a full-time Coding Educator and Auditor .

The Coding educator and auditor (CEA) is responsible for conducting coding and billing/audits and training programs for billing and coding specialists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. The CEA develops educational materials, including presentations and other training resources.

They are responsible for:

• Lead training sessions on current billing and coding information to ensure staff is up-to-date on industry standards.
• Organize and participate in coding and reimbursement meetings to address updates, challenges, and improvements.
• Research and analyze updates in coding regulations, ensuring timely communication of changes to physicians and billing staff.
• Work closely with providers, billing teams, and administrative staff to ensure all services, procedures, and tests are accurately documented and coded in the EMR system.
• Provide detailed audit feedback to providers, offering guidance and education based on audit results.
• Perform additional duties as requested by the Director of Revenue Cycle Administration (DRCA), Chief Operating Officer, or other management representatives.

We are committed to a professional environment that is positive, respectful, cohesive and supportive of cultural and individual differences in the service of our clinical and academic goals.

About the University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree,
• CPC (Certified Professional Coder) certification.
• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in medical billing or coding.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Solid understanding of billing processes and experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• In-depth knowledge of policies, procedures, and government regulations related to physician billing, payer processes, guidelines, and compliance standards.

Physical Demands

Driving Requirements

Salary Range
$60,000 - $65,000


Additional Salary Information
The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.


Job Type
Full-Time


Campus
Off site location


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Special Instructions Summary


All applicants must apply via UB Jobs.

Is a background check required for this posting?
No


Background Check Notification

Contact Information


Contact's Name
Dory Prouty


Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title
Senior Human Resources Generalist


Contact's Email
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Contact's Phone
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Posting Dates


Posted
12/19/2024


Deadline for Applicants
Open Until Filled


Date to be filled

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Number of References Required
2


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