The Coding Educator supports coding excellence, provider documentation improvement, and compliance initiatives across a large healthcare system serving the Chicagoland area and surrounding suburbs.
This role develops and delivers education programs to improve coding accuracy, documentation quality, and regulatory compliance. It partners with providers, coders, and revenue cycle leadership to identify gaps, improve performance, and promote best practices across the organization.
This is a hybrid position with flexibility to work from home and engage onsite for collaboration, training, and provider interaction.
Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of coding experience in physician, outpatient, or inpatient settings
- Strong knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding
- Experience in coding education, training, or auditing
- One or more of the following certifications preferred:
- CPC (Certified Professional Coder)
- CCS or CCS-P
- RHIT or RHIA
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to educate clinical staff
- Experience with EMR systems, Epic preferred
Preferred Experience
- Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA)
- Experience within a hospital or large health system
- Background in revenue cycle, CDI, or compliance programs
Benefits and Perks
- Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) for eligible employees
- Career pathways for professional growth and development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free parking
- Wellness program savings plan
- Health savings account options
- Retirement options with company match
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Community involvement opportunities
Location
Chicago, Illinois, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Senior
Salary Range
$65,000 - $95,000
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 month ago