What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coding Educator position at OSF HealthCare?
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Expected pay for this position is $26.99 - $31.75/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a salary position.
Overview
Mission Partner will work primarily in Princeton with main office at Pioneer Parkway Professional Building, Peoria IL 61615
POSITION SUMMARY: The Coding Educator is responsible for providing on-going support and education of physicians, advanced practice providers, and Misson Partners with regard to proper documentaton and coding for services. The majority of this support will be provided "at the elbow" within the practice setting. The incumbent will be expected to build strong working relationships with all we serve within the assigned markets; present documentation and coding educational and training sessions; develop training materials relative to proper medical record documentation and coding; and assist with investigation of and implemention and monitoring of coding and charging activities. The Coding Educator will utilize resources such as: various benchmark data, compliance audits, and self-conducted audits to identify and investigate coding and documentation improvement opportunities.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a high school diploma or the equivalent and 4 years of experience with physician office coding. Advanced knowledge of CPT-4, HCPCS, ICD-10, and third party requirements is required. Computer skills, with knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets, are required. Ability to travel to all OSF regions with an occasional stay overnight. Some college education and medical terminology helpful. Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Office (CCS-P), Medical Office Assistant (MOA), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), preferred. Experience in problem-solving and exercising initiative, judgment, and discretion a must. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people, including physicians, staff, and others.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $27 - $32
