Senior Educator, Coding

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

📋 Description

• Develops and consistently enhances the onboarding process for all new Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDSs) to address mentoring and educational requirements.

• Takes the lead in organizing training sessions for new CDI personnel.

• Collaborates with CDI leadership and other healthcare professionals to ensure the ongoing relevance of department-specific orientation materials, educational resources, and training programs.

• Creates tailored educational content for other healthcare professionals based on audience needs and identified areas for improvement.

• Target audiences include, but are not limited to, CDS/Coders, providers, mid-levels, nursing, dietary, Quality, etc. Education may be delivered through one-on-one sessions and/or group formats.

• Engages with medical staff members, directors, and senior hospital leadership as necessary.

• Provides recommendations for enhancing documentation and queries to accurately reflect care and service intensity as evidenced in medical record documentation.

• Exhibits knowledge of complications, co-morbidities, illness severity, mortality risk, case mix index, secondary diagnoses, and the influence of procedures on the final Diagnosis Related Group (DRG).

• Trains members of the CDI team and providers on review functions within the CDI program to achieve and uphold enterprise goals, regulatory compliance, policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.

• Aids in developing and maintaining system CDI policies and procedures.

• Stays updated on CDI guidelines and practices.

• Ensures program adherence by following coding guidelines and coding clinics.

• Keeps abreast of coding information to guarantee accuracy in codes assigned based on documentation.

• Acts as a primary resource for accurate and ethical documentation standards and regulatory requirements.

• Demonstrates the capability to draft compliant queries as recommended by AHIMA and ACDIS.

• Conducts medical record reviews for completeness and precision in capturing illness severity, mortality risk, and clinical validation.

• Assesses whether recognized standards of quality care are fulfilled.

• Audits CDSs as necessary to ensure that system objectives are achieved.

• Develops individual educational plans for CDS based on Quality Audit (QA) results.

• Provides one-on-one mentoring as needed.

• Oversees and coordinates SMART-related education, meetings, and departmental requirements as directed by the SMART department.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in clinical documentation and/or coding.

• Familiarity with multiple EMRs (Epic, Meditech, and Cerner).

• Detail-oriented and self-driven.

• Strong organizational abilities.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft applications, including the ability to create PowerPoint presentations.

• May require limited travel.

• Must be inquisitive and open to innovation, including utilizing AI to discover improved processes and enhance patient and client experiences.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus Incentives

• Paid Certifications

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Comprehensive Benefits

• Career Advancement