Coding Educator

Thank you for considering a career at Ensemble! Ensemble is a leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management solutions for health systems, including hospitals and affiliated physician groups. They offer end-to-end revenue cycle solutions as well as a comprehensive suite of point solutions to clients across the country. Ensemble keeps communities healthy by keeping hospitals healthy. We recognize that healthcare requires a human touch, and we believe that every touch should be meaningful. This is why our people are the most important part of who we are. By empowering them to challenge the status quo, we know they will be the difference! O.N.E Purpose: Customer Obsession:  Consistently provide exceptional experiences for our clients, patients, and colleagues by understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations. Embracing New Ideas:  Continuously innovate by embracing emerging technology and fostering a culture of creativity and experimentation. Striving for Excellence:  Execute at a high level by demonstrating our “Best in KLAS” Ensemble Difference Principles and consistently delivering outstanding results. The Opportunity: CAREER OPPORTUNITY OFFERING:   Bonus Incentives  Paid Certifications  Tuition Reimbursement  Comprehensive Benefits  Career Advancement  This position pays between $62,500 to $119,700 annually based on experience  The  Coding Educator  will act as a subject matter expert and liaison between the PRC Coding professionals and providers to facilitate accurate and complete coding. They will educate on the findings of coding reviews in accordance with the AMA and CMS guidelines, for effective and efficient utilization of health care services.  Job Responsibilities:  Develops curriculum and training handbooks. Creates and delivers presentations to coders, auditors, physicians and other support staff. Has excellent oral and written communication skills in order to perform these tasks Integral part of revenue cycle team by providing support to the coding functions, monitoring coding quality standards an reporting                                                           Works collaboratively with providers and coding staff to comply with federal/state standards and coding guidelines Participate in communication efforts of educational material with medical staff, corporate and operational leadership, department leadership, and coding professionals. Plan, develop, and present educational opportunities for workflow enhancements, clinical documentation improvement, coding and billing regulatory issues, charging processes, and other related revenue cycle trends Serves as a resource to providers and coders with general coding questions. Research coding questions using a variety of resources. Update providers and coders on coding changes in a timely manner Assists with special projects as needed  Holds regular meetings with clients to discuss trending topics, benchmarking profiles, quality concerns and other topics as needed Ensures program compliance by following AMA and CMS guidelines coding and required documentation. Remains current with coding information to ensure accuracy of codes assigned based on documentation Work with associates across business functions and build relationships with multiple teams  Experience We Love:   5 + years of coding and educational experience in Professional Fee Coding or consulting setting with preference for Cardiology, General Surgery, Neurosurgery or Ob GYN specialties   Extensive professional fee coding knowledge Preferred knowledge of information systems and healthcare applications in addition to database applications and report writing software Extensive inpatient and outpatient professional coding knowledge with applicable skill is strongly preferred Required travel 20-40% of the time via air or car Must be inquisitive and demonstrate openness to innovation including AI to explore better processes and ways to alleviate friction and improve patient and client experiences This is a remote position; however, candidates must be willing and able to travel to and work onsite at client, temporary, or corporate office locations as business needs require Minimum Education:    Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Experience      Certification/s Required:   Candidates must have and keep current at least one of the following professional certifications (CPC, CPMA or CCS Preferred):  CPC (Certified Professional Coder)  CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist-Phys Based)  CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)  RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)  RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)  CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder)  COC (Certified Outpatient Coder)  LI-HB1 LI-REMOTE Join an award-winning company Five-time winner of “Best in KLAS” 2020-2022, 2024-2025 Black Book Research's Top Revenue Cycle Management Outsourcing Solution 2021-2024 22 Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) MAP Awards for High Performance in Revenue Cycle 2019-2024 Leader in Everest Group's RCM Operations PEAK Matrix Assessment 2024 Clarivate Healthcare Business Insights (HBI) Revenue Cycle Awards for strong performance 2020, 2022-2023 Energage Top Workplaces USA 2022-2024 Fortune Media Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2024 Monster Top Workplace for Remote Work 2024 Great Place to Work certified 2023-2024 Innovation Work-Life Flexibility Leadership Purpose + Values Bottom line, we believe in empowering people and giving them the tools and resources needed to thrive. A few of those include: Associate Benefits –   We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial health of you and your family, including healthcare, time off, retirement, and well-being programs.  Our Culture – Ensemble is a place where associates can do their best work and be their best selves. We put peo