Travel Clinical Educator

Job Description Certification Details - RHIA - RHIT - CCS - CPC Job 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, account reviews, and preparing training documents. - 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 level 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 current Company policy. - Reviews official data quality standards, coding guidelines, policies, and clinical/medical 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 to develop coding skills. - Provides skilled coding support through scheduled meetings and as needed. - Researches external sources for common coding trends and questions. - 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. Job Requirements - High School graduate or GED equivalent required; undergraduate degree in HIM/HIT preferred. - Proven work experience in coding education strongly preferred. - Minimum of 5 years acute care inpatient/outpatient coding experience required. - Minimum of 3 years coding auditing/monitoring experience strongly preferred. - Required certifications: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC. Schedule Information - Contract length is 13 weeks. Additional Details - Extensive regulatory coding knowledge including ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT-4, Modifiers, MS-DRGs, POA assignment, APR-DRGs, and APCs. - Effective decision making and problem resolution skills. - Adaptability to major changes in work responsibilities or environment. - Initiative and proactive problem resolution. - Team participation and contribution to team success. - High work standards and accountability. - Clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and written. - Customer orientation and relationship building. - Interpersonal skills to work effectively with employees, patients, and external parties. - Data analysis and presentation skills. - Familiarity with healthcare information including financial and patient level data files. - 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.