Physician Coding Educator

Department:13299 Enterprise Revenue Cycle - Clinician Education & EnablementStatus: Full timeBenefits Eligible:YesHours Per Week:40Schedule Details/Additional Information:Will support:Physician Coding EducationSchedule:Monday - Friday 1st shift 40 hours a week.Certification required:Coding Certification issued by one of the following certifying bodies: American Academy of Coders (AAPC), or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).Remote opportunity:Advocate Health may approve those who wish to work out of the following registered states: AL, AK, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WYPay Range:$30.70 - $46.05Major Responsibilities:Working in collaboration with Coding Leadership, IT leadership, Org development, Revenue Cycle leadership, Compliance leadership etc.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.Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification 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).Education Required:Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Coding Specialist.Experience Required:Typically requires 5 years of experience in medical coding that includes experiences in physician revenue cycle processes, health information workflows. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: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.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Generally exposed to a normal office environment.Must have functional speech, hearing, and senses to allow effective communication.Must be able to continuously concentrate. Position requires travel and may be exposed to road and weather hazards.Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.#REMOTE#LI-REMOTE Our Commitment to You:Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:CompensationBase compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performanceBenefits and morePaid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance ProgramNote: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.SummaryLocation: Remote; Milwaukee, WI - 3305 W Forest Home AveType: Full time