Medical Training Specialist

The Trainer, Medical Coding plays a crucial role in conducting medical coding education for new and existing medical coders. This position is responsible for developing modules for medical coding and billing training, as well as maintaining knowledge of ICD 10 CM, ICD 10 PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines.

• Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist in the development of modules for medical coding and billing training, including ICD 10 CM, CPT, E/M coding, Business of Medicine, Edit Resolution, and Revenue Cycle Management.
• Maintain knowledge of ICD 10 CM, ICD 10 PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Update existing training modules to reflect changes in coding regulations and best practices.
• Develop and produce materials for inpatient medical coding exercises, assessments, and qualifying examinations.
• Consolidate coder scores from quizzes, exams, and assessments and present consolidated data during weekly meetings.
• Maintain certifications of staff by providing continuing education units.
• Provide training and review for onboarding coders and refresher training for tenured coders.
• Disseminate changes and updates in guidelines and rules to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with all workgroups to resolve issues that impact internal and external customers.
• Possess knowledge of, understanding of, and compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Participate in monthly calibration training to maintain skills and knowledge.
• Create assessments to check learnings from calibration training.
• Consolidate coder scores from calibration assessment and present consolidated data to operations.
• Assist QA Supervisor and QATM with account launch for launching accounts.
• Provide support and feedback for TNA, RCA, and educational note creation for QA Team.
• Audit QA staff to monitor their respective coding and auditing accuracy.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Graduate of any Medical or Allied Medical course or equivalent work experience.
• CPC certification from AAPC or CCS certification from AHIMA.
• Proficient with Revenue Cycle Management, E/M, and Procedure Coding.
• Ability to work in a team fostered environment and have the willingness to adjust to changing job responsibilities, shifting schedules, new procedures, and unexpected workloads and stresses.
• Possess strong verbal, written communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours.
• Assertive self-starter who can work independently, yet function in a team environment.
• Ability to plan well and prioritize work and maintain calmness under pressure.
• An understanding and strict adherence to all HIPAA regulations.

We offer:

• 8-Hour Shifts
• Day 1 HMO with 2 of your dependents covered for FREE
• Clothing Allowance
• Free Lunch Daily
• Paid Time Off
• Training and Staff Development
• Employee Engagement Activities
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility

This role requires:

• Work Set-Up: Work From Home
• Work Schedule: Dayshift
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move around the work area; sit; perform manual tasks; operate tools and other office equipment such as computer, computer peripherals, and telephones; extend arms; kneel; talk and hear.
• Mental Demands: The employee must be able to follow directions, collaborate with others, and handle stress.
• Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.