Coding Educator

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Creates comprehensive Fee-For-Service coding and billing training materials including and not limited to CPT/ICD-10-CM coding standards and related regulations and / or policies on an ongoing basis 
• Customizes training materials to meet myriad organizational objectives and maintain compliance with established coding / billing standards and policies 
• Conducts coding and billing training for providers (clinicians and practice staff), coders, quality assurance team, and other stakeholders 
• Creates / maintains an educational library of coding and billing training materials via central repository 

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Certified in professional coding as demonstrated by either Certified Professional Coder (CPC from AAPC} or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS from AHIMA) or other comparable coding / training certification(s)
• 5+ years of direct experience in Fee-For-Service medical coding, clinical medical record documentation, and reimbursement
• 5+ years of experience in instructional educational experience, training provider small and large groups
• Proven auditing and solid education training background in coding, reimbursement, and provider education 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Advanced knowledge of clinical coding processes and documentation standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of quality assurance and compliance processes in support of documentation improvement and provider education, such as through standard quantitative audit programs
• Proven extensive knowledge of CPT/HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Medicare provider coding and billing regulations
• Advanced expertise in curriculum development
• Highly proficient in educating and training adults
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to work in a rapidly changing healthcare environment while considering innovative approaches to training and education to enhance performance
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead provider/coding professional education efforts related to documentation and coding/improvement  
• Demonstrated familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) /electronic health record (EHR), electronic billing and coding applications, operations, process improvement, organizational development and assessing customer needs
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively gather and exchange data (both internally and externally) with providers and / or other stakeholders within the organization.  
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and educate a diverse group of people including providers, coding professionals, auditors, and administrative staff
• Demonstrated ability to be comfortable conducting 1:1 and group education sessions
• Proven advanced interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal, to communicate effectively and efficiently to various audiences
• Proven solid analytical skills to interpret clinical data in a multi-specialty, complex, and highly matrixed environment
• Proven effective project management skills
• Proven solid analytical and decision-making skills to adapt quickly to a changing environment while completing multiple prioritized tasks 
   

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). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $27.69 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
 

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.   

UnitedHealth 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. 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.