Urgently Need Medical Coding Educator - Hospital Billing - Remote in New Bedford, MA

Job title: Medical Coding Educator - Hospital Billing - Remote Company: Southcoast Health System Job description: Work for One of the World’s Best Hospitals! For Three Consecutive Years, Newsweek named Southcoast Health among the World’s Best Hospitals (Charlton Memorial, St. Luke’s, and Tobey). In addition, since 2018, Southcoast Health has been voted by readers as South Coast Media Group’s Best Place to Work. Why? Because we have some of the most talented people in the world!

• Hours: 40hrs
• Shift: Day shift; 8:00am-4:30pm
• Location: Remote Position
• Travel: Travel may be required.

We are searching for a Coding Educator to perform audit of medical records to ensure the quality and efficiency of Southcoast Hospitals Group inpatient/outpatient coding. Provide education and communication to the coding staff. May provide functional or technical supervision over other employees in the same or closely related classifications where scope of supervisory responsibility is limited to direction, guidance, explanation, etc Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• Certified Professional Coding Certification or the equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare, education, or related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of all aspects of coding is required.
• Strong understanding of coding guidelines, prospective payment systems, CMS rules, and OIG work plans is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
• A minimum of 5 years progressive coding experience is required.
• Hospital Coding/ DRG coding expertise required.

Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus and provide required vaccination documentation unless approved for an exemption or deferral by Southcoast prior to starting employment. Southcoast Health is a community healthcare system with multiple access points, offering an integrated continuum of health services throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. By uniting a single purpose and building an integrated system of services and resources, we have become one of the largest and fastest-growing health systems in Massachusetts. Together We Are More.

• With more than 7,500 employees, Southcoast Health is the largest employer in Southeastern Mass., and the 18th largest employer in the Commonwealth, according to the Boston Business Journal.
• We strive for a culture of health and well-being that recognizes, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve.

We are committed to providing our employees in Massachusetts and Rhode Island with optimal benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees’ lives.

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance*
• Tuition Assistance**
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance*
• Life & AD&D insurance*
• Flexible Spending Accounts*
• 403B Retirement Plan with match
• HealthQuest Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council

*Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours. **Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours. Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Join us to be More than medicine! Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer Expected salary: Location: New Bedford, MA Apply Job!