Health Educator jobs in North Carolina

ECU Health

About ECU Health

ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations.

The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Children's Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research.

Position Summary

The Coding Educator is responsible for the creation and maintenance of education, training and remediation programs that will ensure success for all Coding Specialists based on their specific needs and support accurate, compliant coding practices for ECU Health in accordance with coding guidelines. This position will report to the Coding Manager. This position will be accountable for developing and maintaining a culture of service, compliance, and integrity in the coding department and ECU Health.

Responsibilities

1.General Coding Education:

Develop focused educational materials, presentations, training classes, new hire orientation, etc. based on the coding department's needs as outlined by coding leadership.

Ensures training programs are evaluated, modified and implemented to address updates and changes in coding and reimbursements laws, regulations, and guidelines.

Work with Coding leadership to identify areas of opportunity for focused education topics and determine best method of delivery (i.e. newsletter, distance education webinars, etc.).

Research and prepare education materials related to quarterly/annual/as needed updates to Coding Clinic, CPT, ICD-10 coding and present to coding team.

Serve as a resource for education to other departments or areas in the organization to provide and share opportunities for expanded learning in relation to Coding and ICD-10.

2.New Hire Training:

Responsible for training new coding team members in the various computer systems used for coding purposes.

Prepare the necessary paperwork to allow the coding team member initial access to appropriate systems, as well as the formal training in the various systems.

Prepare and monitor a standard training schedule for each new coding team member that will facilitate learning, progression and successful mastery of each area of coding.

Responsible for tracking the progress of each new coding team member throughout the onboarding and training period. Will monitor progression and success within the training plan.

Ensure that all new coding team members are adhering to the predefined training schedule, also developed by the educator.

Will provide ongoing reports to coding leadership as to the progress of the new coding team members through the training plan.

Will evaluate and take action on any identified areas in which team members are not progressing at the expected rate in the education track or display lack of understanding of training material.

3.Coder Remediation:

Responsible for the remediation of any coding team member who consistently falls below expected performance levels.

Select and review charts in the area that the coding team member has been found deficient. Assist the team member with building a stronger knowledge base, through intense review of available resources, to ensure their success.

Responsible for tracking the progress of each coding team member throughout the remediation period. Will monitor progression and success within the remediation plan.

Ensure that all coding team members receiving remediation are adhering to the predefined training schedule, also developed by the educator.

Will provide ongoing reports to coding leadership as to the progress of the coding team members through the remediation plan.

Will evaluate and take action on any identified areas in which team members are not progressing at the expected rate in the education track or display lack of understanding of training material.

4. Education of Students

Coordinate educational experience relating to coding for 2-year and 4-year Health Information students.

Minimum Requirements

Associates degree in Health Information Technology required- or higher.

RHIA or RHIT credential required.

Credentialed Coding Specialist (CCS) preferred

5 - 7 years experience in acute care, inpatient coding experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities required: (i.e. supervision, computers, etc.)

Demonstrated ability to manage, teach, make independent decisions and assume responsibility

Strong interpersonal communication skills, verbal and written

Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of staff

Working knowledge and experience with PC-based applications, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook

Futuristic approach to the development of programs/systems that support continuous quality improvement and Mission, Vision, and Values

Ability to function as a leader, team member and execute the desired outcomes

Must exhibit creative, positive problem-solving abilities

Ability to plan, organize and effectively present ideas and concepts to groups

Ability to think conceptually and apply concepts in a practical application

Ability to assimilate information from a variety of sources, analyze information, and determine a course of action

Commitment to a high standard of customer service

Prior adult education/teaching experience preferred.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Angie Nichols, Talent Acquisition Consultant

ECU Health Talent Acquisition

Email: Angie.Nichols@ecuhealth.org