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Coder Educator - Physician Practice / Phoenix, AZ
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | Phoenix, AZ Phoenix, Arizona |
About this job
Banner Health is currently seeking Coder Educators to support our Phoenix Metro market. The Coder Educators will be responsible for traveling to physician practices, but will also have remote work opportunities.
If you have deep compassion and a strong spirit of innovation, Banner Health is where you can make a dramatic difference in patient care – and the healthcare field.
Become a forward-looking HIMS Coding professional at Banner Health. You’ll be a key contributor to a nationally recognized, award-winning health care provider that shares your passion for positive change. In fact, for the third time in four years, Truven Health Analytics has named Banner Health one of the Top 15 Health Systems in the U.S.–one of the top five large health systems!
We are seeking candidates with the following preferred qualifications:
- Experience in delivering physician and/or coder education.
- Evaluation and management chart auditing experience.
- Highly knowledgeable in Medicare Evaluation and Management guidelines.
- Demonstrate clear understating of the Official ICD-9-CM Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
- Experience in development and implementation of PowerPoint presentations education.
About Banner Health Corporate
Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.
About Banner Health
Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to change the way care is provided. The many locations, career opportunities and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.
Job Summary
This position assists with the development of education/training materials, conducts and coordinates training and development of Health Information Management staff and other Banner staff as appropriate, including physicians/providers, and provides technical staff training in the usage of information systems components of the medical records database system. Creates and maintains all department training materials, tools and/or records. Conducts new hire skill assessments, department specific orientation, and initial training for work tasks and functions. Provides continuing education and annual regulatory updates.
Essential Functions
Minimum Qualifications
Must possess a current knowledge of business and/or healthcare as normally obtained through the completion of a bachelors degree in business administration, healthcare administration or related field, plus advanced training in Health Information Management requirements and systems and in adult learning principles.
In the acute care coding environment, requires a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) in an active status with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). In the ambulatory coding environment, requires Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P), with RHIA, RHIT or CCS certification preferred.Requires the knowledge typically acquired over three or more years of work experience in healthcare information management. Must be well versed in regulatory requirements for medical record documentation, as well as Medical Staff Rules and Regulations where applicable. Must have demonstrated education and training skills. Medical terminology and an understanding of the laws and regulations associated with medical records functions are required. Must be able to function as part of a team, using effective interpersonal and instructional skills. Must possess excellent written, verbal, and customer service skills, and have the ability to conduct educational needs analysis and to teach effectively to a wide range of comprehension levels.
Must be proficient in the use of common office and presentation software and have an advanced knowledge and experience with computer healthcare applications and hardware.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous training/teaching experience and customer service education experience preferred. Creativity and knowledge of adult learning principals preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.