Travel Clinical Educator
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
OU Health - 515 Central Park Dr.

Job Opportunity: Coding Quality Review Educator

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Non-Clinical Specialist/Professional

Job Summary

Perform internal quality assessment reviews on coders to ensure compliance with national coding guidelines and organizational policies. Coordinate and direct daily coding educational activities, provide coding education and presentations, and communicate outcomes to improve coding accuracy, data integrity, and physician documentation quality. Assist leadership with root cause analysis, account reviews, and training document preparation related to coding quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and perform quality reviews (routine, pre-bill, policy-driven, incentive plan-driven) for inpatient and outpatient coding.
• Provide education on Coding Integrity Specialist (CIS) and Coding Quality Review (CQR) as needed.
• Initiate rebilling processes per policy on special projects.
• Research coding opportunities and escalate issues as necessary.
• Assist in process improvement, education, troubleshooting, and prioritization of coding issues.
• Monitor QA results to support root cause analysis and identify educational opportunities.
• Assist with curriculum development and ensure staff adherence to coding guidelines and policies.
• Maintain or exceed 95% productivity and accuracy standards.
• Conduct annual education needs assessments and communicate trends to leadership.
• Coach and mentor coding staff to develop their skills.
• Provide skilled coding support during meetings and as needed.
• Apply adult learning principles in educational program development and delivery.
• Participate in special projects and maintain current knowledge of coding standards and guidelines.
• Demonstrate high levels of customer service and adhere to company ethics and mission.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of regulatory coding systems: ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT-4, Modifiers, MS-DRGs, POA assignment, APR-DRGs, and APCs.
• Strong decision-making skills considering resources, constraints, and organizational values.
• Adaptability to changes in work responsibilities and environments.
• Initiative and proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Team collaboration and contribution toward goal completion.
• High personal work standards and accountability.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer orientation with ability to build trust and maintain relationships.
• Effective interpersonal skills for working with employees, patients, and external parties.
• Data analysis and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with healthcare information systems and data types.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and query handbooks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management (HIM) or Health Information Technology (HIT) preferred.
• Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years of acute care inpatient/outpatient coding experience.
  • Minimum 3 years of coding auditing/monitoring experience strongly preferred.
  • Proven experience in coding education strongly preferred.
• Certifications: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC required.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)

This role is ideal for experienced coding professionals with a strong background in education, auditing, and quality review within healthcare coding.