Coding Education Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Support the creation of strategic plans for coding communication and education.

• Produce coding-specific, competency-focused, and operationally-based communication and educational outputs.

• Design presentations, educational resources, handbooks, and various training materials.

• Conduct training sessions on the latest medical billing and coding practices.

• Provide mentorship and education to physicians.

• Offer constructive feedback to third-party vendors to enhance their performance.

• Counsel Physician Group and Revenue Cycle staff on coding and documentation best practices.

• Oversee the delivery of communication and coding training through various methods, including instructor-led, train-the-trainer, virtual classroom, webcast, and online platforms.

• Update and maintain coding training materials.

• Address and resolve coding inquiries.

• Conduct random chart audits.

• Ensure confidentiality of company and regulated information.

• Carry out other assigned responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or a comparable combination of formal education and experience.

• Must possess AHIMA CCS, AHIMA CCS-P, AAPC CPC, or AAPC CPC-H certification.

• A minimum of three years of experience in E/M and/or surgical coding and reimbursement activities.

• A clinical background is preferred.

• Prior experience with chart abstraction is preferred.

• Strong written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Proficient time management and organizational abilities.

• Capability to make sound, independent decisions.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to perform effectively under tight deadlines, high volumes, and multiple distractions.

• Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality.

• Proficient in using a variety of computer hardware and software systems.

• Excellent understanding of ICD-10, HCPCS, CPT coding conventions, and E&M coding.

• Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and pathology.

• Must comply with BMC’s RESPECT behavioral standards.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits.

• Annual discretionary bonuses.

• Merit-based salary increases.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• 403(b) retirement savings matches.

• Paid time off.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Resources to promote employee and family well-being.