Coding Educator, HB Coding Remote - reside in IL, IN, IA, WI, OH, MO, MI

Overview

The salary range for this position is $32.48 - $47.10 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide tools and resources to improve physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located .org/benefits to learn more. Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to delivering world-class care. Here, you ll work alongside leading clinical talent in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you ve been, and we support where you re headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, fueling our commitment to equity and a culture of service. Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support, and student loan repayment. Create the life you envision with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund, and a Total Rewards package supporting your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities in local communities and drive inclusive change through workforce-led resource groups. From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Remote work from Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Missouri, Iowa, or Ohio.

The 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.

Monthly monitoring of the clinical dashboard demonstrating improvement in statistical targets.

• Communicates with Leadership across the regions to develop educational programs that address 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 secures interdepartmental support and other resources necessary for successful origination and implementation of education strategy initiatives 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

Required:

• RHIT or RHIA or CCS
• Associates 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:

• Bachelors’ Degree in related field or currently enrolled in AHIMA RHIT – HIM Program

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or…