Coding Educator - Facility Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Columbia, MD (Job ID req43027)

Description

General Summary of Position

Exciting Opportunity with the MedStar Health Facility Coding Department!

We're growing—and so is our commitment to education!! The Coding Department is thrilled to announce the development of a brand-new education program, designed to deliver expanded resources and support for coding professionals across MedStar Health.  To accomplish this goal, we are currently seeking an experienced Coding Educator to be an integral part of this new and expanding team!

 This is a unique opportunity to be part of something special from the ground up. Join us as we build and shape a program that will enhance learning, support professional growth, and elevate coding excellence across the organization.

Let's create something impactful—together.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience

• 5-7 years Experience in coding to include coding auditing, inpatient and outpatient coding in an acute care setting required
• Experience working with physicians and other clinical professionals required
• Experience working in documentation review required
• Experience in coding/DRG(Diagnosis Related Groups) analysis required

Licenses and Certifications

• CCS-Certified Coding Specialist CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) certification from AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of MS DRG (Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups), APR DRG (All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Groups) and outpatient reimbursement methodologies Strong inpatient and outpatient coding skills.
• Ability to identify and interpret strategic and operational training/development needs.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong oral communication skills and the ability to deliver presentations to large groups.
• Employee development and performance management skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of coding standards, TJC (the joint commission) standards, HIPPA (health insurance portability and accountability act) and regulatory requirement.

This position has a hiring range of $70,428 - $131,310