Coding Education Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Support the creation of strategic communication and educational plans related to coding.

• Develop communication and educational materials focused on coding content, competencies, and operational aspects.

• Produce presentations, instructional materials, handbooks, and various training resources.

• Facilitate training sessions covering the latest information on medical billing and coding.

• Provide mentorship to physicians and offer performance evaluations to an external vendor.

• Counsel the Physician Group and Revenue Cycle personnel on principles of coding and documentation.

• Oversee the communication and delivery of coding training for leadership and end-users.

• Conduct training through instructor-led sessions, train-the-trainer programs, virtual classrooms, webcasts, and online methods.

• Update and maintain coding training materials.

• Address and respond to coding inquiries.

• Conduct random audits of charts.

• Uphold confidentiality and complete other assigned responsibilities.

• Comply with BMC RESPECT behavioral standards.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Must possess a CCS, CCS-P, CPC®, or CPC-H® credential from AHIMA or AAPC.

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

• Preferred clinical background and prior experience in chart abstraction.

• Strong written, verbal communication, and interpersonal abilities.

• Effective time management and organizational skills.

• Self-motivated with the capacity to make independent, quality decisions.

• Analytical mindset and robust problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to perform efficiently under tight deadlines, high workloads, and numerous interruptions.

• Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality.

• Proficient in using various computer hardware and software systems.

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

• Understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and pathology.

• Must pass a background check prior to employment.

• Vaccination against COVID-19 and flu, as well as a COVID-19 booster, are required for staff.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits.

• Discretionary annual bonuses.

• Merit increases.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• 403(b) savings matches.

• Paid time off.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Resources available to support the well-being of employees and their families.

• Requirement for staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19, flu, and to receive a COVID-19 booster dose.