Coding Educator

at OSF HealthCare (Main Office) in East Peoria, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Overview

Position is HYBRID. Thursday and Friday option to work from home.
Expected pay for this position is $26.46 - $31.13/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Coding Educator is responsible for providing on-going support and education of physicians, advanced practice providers, and Misson Partners with regard to proper documentaton and coding for services. The majority of this support will be provided "at the elbow" within the practice setting. The incumbent will be expected to build strong working relationships with all we serve within the assigned markets; present documentation and coding educational and training sessions; develop training materials relative to proper medical record documentation and coding; and assist with investigation of and implemention and monitoring of coding and charging activities. The Coding Educator will utilize resources such as: various benchmark data, compliance audits, and self-conducted audits to identify and investigate coding and documentation improvement opportunities.
Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma/GED
4 years of experience with physician office coding.
Advanced knowledge of CPT-4, HCPCS, ICD-10, and third party requirements
Computer skills, with knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets
Ability to travel to all OSF regions with an occasional stay overnight.
Experience in problem-solving and exercising initiative, judgment, and discretion
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people, including physicians, staff, and others.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Some college education and medical terminology helpful.
Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Office
(CCS-P), Medical Office Assistant (MOA), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE