Coding Educator

Overview

Explore opportunities with Shared Services, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here.

Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

• Collaborates with coding management and operational leaders to identify training needs and develop targeted training plans
• Delivers training using varied instructional techniques and ensures comprehension and application of course content
• Evaluates training effectiveness and suggests improvements to enhance learning outcomes
• Assesses learner performance and reports on key metrics related to knowledge transfer and application
• Maintains up-to-date educational resources and expertise in ICD-10 and Conditions of Participation while fostering strong team relationships

• Coding Certification (HCS-D)
• 5+ years of Home Health coding experience
• 2+ years of Home Health coding experience dedicated to coding data review, analysis, and employee development in the application of coding guidelines
• Understanding of Adult Learning with demonstrable ability to efficiently plan and coordinate training
• Proven solid oral and written communication
• Proven solid computer skills with proven ability to use MS Office applications, and clinical documentation software as well as reports available in these programs
• Demonstrable presentation and group facilitation
• Demonstrated ability to analyze coding data at a high level, and to accurately interpret and apply current coding guidelines, Conditions of Participation, and PDGM guidelines to find opportunities for training and development
• Demonstrated ability to organize workload to provide reliable follow-through and meet timelines/deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to interpret training needs and determine most appropriate training
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and apply understanding of coding guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to work independently

• 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience to aid in communications across departments

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $xx.xx to $xx.xx

per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

United Health Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

United Health Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.