Inpatient Coding Trainer/Educator

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career

JOB SUMMARY

The Coding Inpatient (IP) Trainer/Educator, is responsible for training staff on coding concepts and guidelines, and clinical documentation concepts and procedures to ensure accurate and precise coding of the medical record to reflect the highest acuity level of the patient, and optimal reimbursement. Prepare and present education to individuals and Teams to ensure they have the knowledge required to support the highest level of performance.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage

100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay

Paid Time Off, available day one

Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Experience

3 years to 5 years acute hospital based inpatient coding experience, academic preferred, An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Documented progression of leadership capacity based on past experience.

Experience creating and delivering educational content

Experience in Coding auditing with a deep understanding of CDI concepts

Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to review the medical record to identify possible query opportunities to ensure precise code assignments

Knowledge of the elements of disease processes and related procedures

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to concisely and effectively communicate with Team Members, Providers, Leadership, etc.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Licenses and Certifications

(RHIA) REGD HEALTH INFO ADMINIST or

(RHIT) REGD HEALTH INFO TECHNOLO or

(CCS) CERT CODING SPECIALIST or

(CPC-H) Certified Professional Coder-Hospital

Preferred

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in Health Information Management and/or closely related field

Experience

Experience working in a remote environment

Licenses and Certifications

AHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer certification

JOB DUTIES

Coordinates onboarding for all new staff

Trains new Coding staff on Coding guidelines, concepts, procedures, and identification of query opportunities

Maintains and implements the Coding orientation program

Develop training and reference materials; i.e., tip sheets, guidelines, etc.

Maintain and update training and reference materials to reflect current status

Mentors and coaches to ensure that new Coding Staff and current Team have the knowledge and skills for success

Performs concurrent and retrospective reviews to monitor progress of new and current Team members

Provides feedback to ensure their success

Identify educational trends and gaps through audit findings and develop targeted tutorials

Submit educational content for CEU approval through AHIMA or AAPC

Creates and presents targeted educational materials to improve the quality and completeness of coding

Coding and reimbursement guidelines relative to CDI clinical reviews and queries, (in collaboration with the CDI team)

Denials, relative to coding (in collaboration with the Denials Team),

Focused second level reviews; DRGs, POA, risk adjustment, Vizient variables, PSI‿s, etc.

Collaborates with Coding Audit/Educators, Coding and CDI Leaders for educational needs for continuing education and staying up to date on changes

Including requests from staff - this may include, and is not limited to, coding guideline updates, coding clinic updates, process changes, Hospital system diagnosis definitions, and CDI internal guidelines

Maintains an expert level of knowledge of Coding and CDI related guidelines and practices

Other duties as assigned

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage

100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay

Paid Time Off, available day one

Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits