Connecticut Licensed Outpatient Coding Educator

To enhance the skills of outpatient coders, the full-time Connecticut Licensed Outpatient Coding Educator will develop and implement an educational program, conduct audits, and provide training while working remotely. Key responsibilities Develops and coordinates a comprehensive outpatient coding education program and conducts quality assurance reviews and compliance audits Tracks and reports coding education results, providing individualized training and remediation plans for coders with suboptimal quality scores Collaborates with internal and external partners to assess coding knowledge and coordinates educational sessions based on identified needs Required qualifications Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or a related field preferred Five or more years of progressively complex coding and/or auditing experience required Certified coder through AAPC with a COC designation and an instructor designation within six months Expert knowledge of coding guidelines, CPT, and Evaluation & Management classification systems Experience with electronic health records and health care applications; Epic experience preferred