Medical Coding Educator

Humana10 months ago
Fort Stewart, GA, United States
Remote
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first. The Coding Educator 2 identifies opportunities to improve provider documentation and creates an education plan tailored to each assigned provider. Use your skills to make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify educational needs based on reports
  • Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on coding quality trends, risk areas, and educational outcomes using data visualization techniques
  • Provide onsite education based on business needs
  • Collaborate with other market provider-facing roles
  • Utilize data analytics tools to assess coding quality, identify error patterns, and monitor compliance with internal and external standards
  • Analyze coding audit results and other relevant data to develop data-driven educational materials and interventions
  • Participate in cross-functional teams to improve documentation, data integrity, and workflow processes

Required Qualifications

  • AHIMA or AAPC CPC (Certified Professional Coder) Certification
  • 3 or more years of medical coding education and/or auditing in a healthcare setting experience
  • Proficiency with data analytics tools (such as Excel, Power BI, or similar) and experience in interpreting large data sets
  • Experience with speaking with leadership, webinars, public speaking and/or presentation skills with healthcare providers
  • Risk Adjustment knowledge
  • Familiarity with coding guidelines
  • Live in South Carolina, North Carolina, or Georgia

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • CRC - Certified Risk Adjustment Coder
  • Experience interacting with healthcare providers
  • Strong technical knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong attention to detail and exceptional follow up skills
  • Valid Driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Medicare Risk Adjustment knowledge

Benefits & Perks

  • Salary: $59,300 - $80,900 per year
  • Schedule: 40 hours per week
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off (including company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and a bonus incentive plan based on performance
  • Location: Remote position with occasional travel (up to 5%) for training or meetings

Required Skills

Provider Education
Data Analytics (Excel, Power BI)
Risk Adjustment
AHIMA/AAPC CPC Certification
Coding Auditing
Documentation Improvement
Medical Coding Education
Public Speaking