Physician Education and Outreach Specialist

Beyond Blue Job Posting Title: Physician Education and Outreach Specialist Requisition Number: R-000003954 Department Name: Manager, Physician Education and Outreach Work Location: Remote-KY Grade Level: 5 Type of Position: Regular Position Time Status: Full time Shift: Days (United States of America) Job Summary Responsible for supporting physician education and outreach efforts to improve coding accuracy and clinical documentation practices. Provides resources and communicates updates to ensure physicians remain informed of regulatory and procedural requirements. Coordinates with coding, CDI, and other stakeholders to share coding review findings and support targeted training needs. Ensures compliance with established guidelines while contributing to process improvements that enhance documentation quality and accuracy. Essential Functions Communicates coding and CDI review findings and documentation feedback to physicians and clinical teams. Provides updates on procedural changes and regulatory standards impacting coding and clinical documentation. Assists in developing and delivering educational materials to address documentation gaps and promote compliance. Coordinates with coding and CDI staff to identify areas requiring physician education and support. Tracks and documents participation in educational sessions to ensure compliance with requirements. Collects feedback from physicians and staff to assess the effectiveness of training initiatives. Ensures confidentiality and compliance with institutional, state, and federal documentation standards. Collaborates with team members to support process improvements in physician outreach and education. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Requirement Bachelor’s or equivalent experience Experience Requirement 2 +years of experience An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted. Certifications & Licensures RHIA Certification, CPMA, CCDS, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) preferred Working Conditions A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional ( B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 2. Occasional ( D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 1. Never E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time) F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 1. Never G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time) H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Never K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional ( L. Loud noises: 1. Never M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never O. Radiation: 1. Never P. Burns: 1. Never Q. Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A Physical Demands This position requires regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with regular repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds or standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds. 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