Travel Clinical Educator
14 days ago
Oklahoma City
Certification Details • RHIA, • RHIT, • CCS, • CPCJob Details, • Performs internal quality assessment reviews on OUH coders to ensure compliance with national coding guidelines and OUH coding policies for accurate and consistent coding., • Coordinates and directs day-to-day coding educational activities., • Facilitates and provides coding educational classes/presentations to staff as needed., • Communicates outcomes to improve accuracy, integrity, and quality of patient data and physician documentation., • Assists Coding Leadership in root cause analysis of coding quality issues, performs account reviews, and prepares training documents for coding quality action plans., • Responds to coding-related questions from HSC coding staff., • Leads and performs quality reviews for inpatient and outpatient coding across OUMS., • Provides Coding Integrity Specialist (CIS) and CQR education as needed., • Initiates rebilling process per policy on special projects., • Researches coding opportunities and escalates as needed., • Assists in process improvement, education, troubleshooting, and prioritization of issues., • Monitors QA results to assist Coding Leadership in root cause analysis and educational opportunities., • Assists with curriculum development and ensures coding staff adherence to guidelines and policy., • Demonstrates expert knowledge of medical coding practices and concepts., • Participates in special reviews or projects., • Maintains or exceeds 95% productivity and accuracy standards., • Meets all educational requirements as stated in company policy., • Reviews data quality standards, coding guidelines, policies, and clinical resources to keep coding knowledge current., • Performs annual education needs assessment for strategic coding education program., • Communicates coding topics and question trends to Coding Leadership for global education., • Coaches and mentors coding staff., • Provides skilled coding support through meetings and as needed., • Researches external sources for coding trends and questions., • Works on special projects as assigned., • Applies adult learning concepts in educational programs., • Provides high level of customer service., • Adheres to company’s Code of Conduct, ethics philosophy, mission, and values., • Performs other duties as assigned.Job Requirements, • High School graduate or GED equivalent required; undergraduate degree in HIM/HIT preferred., • Minimum of 5 years acute care inpatient/outpatient coding experience required., • Minimum of 3 years coding auditing/monitoring experience strongly preferred., • Proven work experience in coding education strongly preferred., • License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC.Schedule Information, • Contract length: 13 weeks.Additional Details, • Knowledge and skills include extensive regulatory coding (ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT-4, Modifiers, MS-DRGs, POA assignment, APR-DRGs, APCs) and reimbursement knowledge., • Effective decision making and adaptability to changes in work responsibilities or environment., • Initiative and proactive problem resolution., • Team participation and high work standards., • Clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and written., • Customer orientation and interpersonal skills., • Data analysis and healthcare information knowledge., • Ability to work independently and in a team environment., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other required applications., • Knowledge and understanding of organizational policies, procedures, systems, and query handbook.