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Clinical Coding Educator

_Are you looking for a rewarding career with an award-winning company? We're looking for a qualified_ Clinical Coding Educator _like you to join our Texas Health family._

Work location: Remote

Work hours: Monday through Friday (full time hours)

HIMS/CCDI Department Highlights:

+ 100% remote work

+ Flexible hours/scheduling

+ Terrific work/life balance

Here's What you Need

Education

Associate's Degree Healthcare related REQUIRED or

Bachelor's Degree Healthcare related preferred or

Bachelor's Degree Other (i.e., business) 3 years experience in inpatient acute facility coding preferred or

Experience

3 years Acute Inpatient Hospital Coding REQUIRED

1 year auditing inpatient acute facility coding REQUIRED

1 Year providing formal education in adult learning REQUIRED

Licenses and Certifications

RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator Upon Hire REQUIRED or

RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Upon Hire REQUIRED or

CCS - Certified Coding Specialist Upon Hire REQUIRED or

CIC - Certified Inpatient Coder Upon Hire REQUIRED

Skills

Proficient in software applications (Excel, Word, Optum CAC, EPIC). Thorough knowledge of ICD 10-CM, PCS. Knowledgeable in APC and DRG methodologies and all regulatory/payer requirements as they relate to coding. Demonstrated knowledge of coding conventions, guidelines and clinics including ability to apply and instruct on these, as well as THR coding policies and procedures for accurate record review. Demonstrated time management and organizational skills. Demonstrated clear and concise oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated strong decision making and problem-solving skills. Personal initiative to keep abreast of new developments in coding updates/technology/research/regulatory data. Successful completion of ICD 10-AHIMA Academy training and certification (Preferred).

What you will do

* Collaborates to develop planning, instruction, and evaluation tools for the Clinical Coding Apprenticeship Program in accordance with professional coding practices and guidelines.

* Creates tools for evaluation of apprentice progress to identify continued learning opportunities (i.e., audit tools, competencies, and/or assessments)

* Monitors individual apprentice progress and trends and provides summary reports to leadership as requested.

* Provides input into the development and updating of policies or procedures to maintain standards for correct

coding per formal coding resources.

* Quality Improvement

* Technology/Use of Data

* Professional Accountability

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Clinical Coding Educator

* Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

* A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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