CODING EDUCATOR - REMOTE - OH, IN, KY

Job Overview:

Under the direction of the Coding Manager, responsible for conducting coding education programs for coding specialists and physicians to ensure correct coding, legal compliance and complete charge capture. Provides physician feedback initial and ongoing education, training and technical support in regard to proper clinical documentation guidelines, service selection, charge capture and timely submission, healthcare data accuracy and coding principles. Based on feedback from coding specialists, physician audit results and accuracy expectations as determined to maintain correct coding standards, coordinate the educational opportunities for the assigned direct-care providers in regard to the medical and legal aspects of professional coding and documentation requirements. Participate in ICD-10 readiness efforts and HCC improvement projects.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare, Nursing, or related Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree
Microsoft office suite proficient
Strong communication skills for group and individual audiences
Detailed oriented
Strong organizational skills
3-4 years experience Professional Healthcare
Minimum of 3 years of coding/auditing

Job Responsibilities:

Establishes a comprehensive Coding Education program across TriHealth Physicians
Implements ICD 10 and across TriHealth Physicians and HCC education for TPEC
Responsible for quarterly and annual updates to TriHealth coding staff
Establishes an annual compliance summary of the auditing results and provide education and feedback to the providers and practice leadership

Other Job-Related Information:

Working Conditions:

Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating - Frequently
Continous Learning - Frequently
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Rarely
Lifting <10 Lbs - Rarely
Lifting 50+ Lbs - Rarely
Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Rarely
Pulling - Rarely
Pushing - Rarely
Reaching - Rarely
Reading - Frequently
Sitting - Frequently
Standing - Occasionally
Stooping - Rarely
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Rarely
Color Vision - Frequently
Walking - Occasionally

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS...
* Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
* Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
* Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS...
* Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
* Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
* Work on improving quality, safety, and service
Respect: ALWAYS...
* Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
* Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
* Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS...
* Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
* Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
* Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS...
* Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
* Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community