Coding Educator FT-Katy CC

At Houston Methodist, the Coding Educator position is responsible for developing coding education plans and training programs for new hires and current staff to enhance coding skills as well as to ensure compliance with regulations/guidelines. This position deploys the education plans and training programs to the staff by providing direct education to the staff via face-to-face classroom setting, remote web conferencing, and written resources. The Coding Educator will work jointly with applicable management to deploy the overall strategy for system-wide coding operations consistent with Houston Methodist strategic plans.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• For inpatient/outpatient coding: RHIT, RHIA, or CCS certification from AHIMA is required
• For professional fee coding: CCS-P from AHIMA or CPC from AAPC is required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• CPC-I - Certified Professional Coder Instructor (AAPC) -- (CBO Coders only) OR
• CPMA - Certified Professional Medical Auditor (AAPC) -- (CBO Coders only)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Expert knowledge and proficiency in the following:

• ICD-9-CM , and CPT/HCPCS coding classification systems

• ICD-10-CM and CPT (for professional fee coding); and ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and HCPCS (includes CPT) (for inpatient/outpatient coding) coding classification systems

• For inpatient/outpatient coding: MS-DRG, APR DRG and APC assignment systems

• Official coding guidelines and coding compliance

• Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes and pharmacology

• Knowledge of all components of the medical record

• Proficiency with electronic encoder application

• Basic computer knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office products

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

• AHIMA designated ICD-10 Approved Trainer preferred or for CBO coders AAPC CPC-I or CPMA preferred

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.