Coding Educator and Resource Specialist

Job description

The Coding Educator and Resource Specialist is responsible for development, coordination and delivery of coding educational activities for the overall improvement of quality and completeness of Hospital coding and CDI coding and for providing the skill development needed for career path for coding. Supports Coding & CDI and Quality physician leaders at facility and system level. Collaborates with Coding & CDI Directors on assessing educational needs based on audit findings. Assists coding audit department team members with assigned responsibilities, as needed. Coding Education, Audit, and Compliance: - Identifies gaps in coding knowledge through assessment of results from coding audits, coding denials, and third-party analysis and prepares and delivers educational material to coding and CDI teams. - Ensures coding and CDI teams are kept abreast of changes to coding regulations. Reviews releases of Coding Guidelines, Coding Clinics, Annual code releases and prepares monthly educational sessions for coding and CDI teams. - Serves as a “certified trainer” for Epic HIM as it relates to coding and CDI. - Provides on-boarding training to new Coding team members. - Develops, maintains and...