HIM Coding Educator - Outpatient

• Requires an associate degree in health information management or a related field or an equivalent combination of training and progressively responsible experience that will result in the required specialized knowledge and abilities to perform the assigned work. 
• A bachelor’s degree in health information management or related field is preferred.

• ​​​​Must have a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible healthcare acute care coding involving outpatient facility coding experience, demonstrating a strong understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. 
• Must have Level 1 Trauma coding experience, coding experience in a teaching hospital, and Electronic Health Record experience.
• Prefer Burn coding experience and/or experience providing classroom, on-site, and/or virtual training.

• ICD-10, ICD-10 PCS, and CPT Coding and auditing experience are required.
• Prefer formal training in 3M products/ Epic/Auditing/CDI/Revenue Cycle.

• Requires certification as a CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CIC, or COC.
• Preferred dual certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

• Requires extensive knowledge and experience in outpatient facility coding and auditing and the subject area for which they evaluate, report, and provide training.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of HIPAA privacy and security regulations as evidenced by appropriate handling of Protected Health Information (PHI), promoting confidentiality, and using discretion when handling patient and various hospital departments’ information.
• Must be able to follow all Federal and State regulations, as well as all Valleywise Health policies and procedures.
• Requires a basic understanding of all functions performed by the Coding and Revenue Cycle Teams.
• Requires strong computer skills in all areas of healthcare applications, technology, education, and automated systems, as well as Microsoft Products, Epic, PwC SMART, and 3M software. This includes the ability to adapt to multiple client systems simultaneously.
• Requires a basic understanding of the standard tools, workflow processes, and/or procedures and concepts used in implementing, designing, and delivering training programs and materials.
• Prefer an understanding of healthcare business and software and a strong ability to translate administrative and operating requirements into clear, specific, and actionable curricula and then implement and teach those curriculums.
• Must demonstrate effective listening, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing, including knowledge of basic grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Must be flexible, detail-oriented, highly collaborative, and positively influence others.
• The ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently, while being willing to take ownership of responsibilities, being quality conscious, and being able to manage time effectively and adapt to change.
• Must be able to continuously listen, react, and suggest ways to complement or assist the work of others.
• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

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