HB Coding Educator, Full-time, Days (Remote - Must reside in IL, IN, IA, or WI)
Job title: HB Coding Educator, Full-time, Days (Remote - Must reside in IL, IN, IA, or WI) in Chicago, IL at Northwestern Medicine
Company: Northwestern Medicine
Job description: Company DescriptionAt Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?Job DescriptionThe Coding Educator, HB Coding reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.The Coding Educator is responsible for creating and delivering education to the Coding Team, Clinical Documentation Nurses, Physicians, and other licensed providers to improve the quality of documentation to assure best quality performance and representation of care provided. In addition, the educator collaborates with the CMOs to ensure the integrity of the Health Record is established through best practices in Clinical Documentation and Coding.Responsibilities:
Monthly monitoring of the clinical dashboard demonstrating improvement in statistical targets.
Communicates with Leadership across the regions to develop educational programs that address the identified opportunities to improve clinical dashboard results
Identifies strategic plans that will positively impact the clinical dashboard
Through relationship development across the regions identifies and secure interdepartmental support and other resources necessary for successful origination and implementation of education strategy initiatives in order to achieve overall strategic targets
Performs other audits as requested
Analyzes dashboard and audit data to derive conclusions and construct action plans
Onboards new staff on coding protocols
Develops teaching tools to promote quality outcomes
QualificationsRequired:
RHIT or RHIA or CCS
Associate's degree - healthcare related
Five years of coding experience in area of expertise
Strong personal computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Demonstrates critical thinking skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Planning and time management skills
Educational/training experience
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in related field or currently enrolled in AHIMA RHIT HIM Program
Additional InformationNorthwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.BenefitsWe offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our section to learn more.
Expected salary:
Location: Chicago, IL
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Company: Northwestern Medicine
Job description: Company DescriptionAt Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?Job DescriptionThe Coding Educator, HB Coding reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.The Coding Educator is responsible for creating and delivering education to the Coding Team, Clinical Documentation Nurses, Physicians, and other licensed providers to improve the quality of documentation to assure best quality performance and representation of care provided. In addition, the educator collaborates with the CMOs to ensure the integrity of the Health Record is established through best practices in Clinical Documentation and Coding.Responsibilities:
Monthly monitoring of the clinical dashboard demonstrating improvement in statistical targets.
Communicates with Leadership across the regions to develop educational programs that address the identified opportunities to improve clinical dashboard results
Identifies strategic plans that will positively impact the clinical dashboard
Through relationship development across the regions identifies and secure interdepartmental support and other resources necessary for successful origination and implementation of education strategy initiatives in order to achieve overall strategic targets
Performs other audits as requested
Analyzes dashboard and audit data to derive conclusions and construct action plans
Onboards new staff on coding protocols
Develops teaching tools to promote quality outcomes
QualificationsRequired:
RHIT or RHIA or CCS
Associate's degree - healthcare related
Five years of coding experience in area of expertise
Strong personal computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Demonstrates critical thinking skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Planning and time management skills
Educational/training experience
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in related field or currently enrolled in AHIMA RHIT HIM Program
Additional InformationNorthwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.BenefitsWe offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our section to learn more.
Expected salary:
Location: Chicago, IL
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