Outpatient Trainer

Join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry. Enjoy competitive benefits upon hire, ongoing professional development, and the satisfaction of helping others every day. Take the next step in your career with Med-Metrix!

Experience these exceptional benefits when you join Med-Metrix!

• 8-Hour Shifts
• Day 1 HMO with 2 of your dependents covered for FREE
• Medical Cash Allowance
• Rice Allowance
• Clothing Allowance
• Free Lunch Daily
• Paid Time Off
• Training and Staff Development
• Employee Engagement Activities
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility

Job Purpose

The Trainer, Medical Coding, is responsible for conducting medical coding education for new and existing medical coders. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in developing modules for medical coding and billing training (ICD 10 CM, CPT, E/M coding, Business of Medicine, Edit Resolution, and Revenue Cycle Management)
• Develops curriculum and training syllabus related to coding and billing training programs including but not limited to Periodic Updates, Policy updates, Peripherals of RCM, and Med- Metrix Learning Academy.
• Maintains knowledge of ICD 10 CM, ICD 10 PCS, CPT and HCPCS coding guidelines.
• Updates existing training modules
• Develops and produces materials for inpatient medical coding exercises, assessment, and qualifying examination.
• Consolidates coder scores from quizzes, exams and assessments and present consolidated data during weekly meetings.
• Maintains certifications of the staff by providing continuing education units
• Provides training and review for onboarding coders and refresher training for tenured coders.
• Disseminates changes and updates in guidelines and rules.
• Collaborates with all workgroups to resolve issues that impact internal and external customers.
• Possesses knowledge of, understanding of, and compliance with all Med-Metrix policies and procedures.
• Participates in monthly calibration training.
• Create assessments to check learnings from calibration training.
• Consolidates coder scores from calibration assessment and present consolidated data to operations.
• Assists QA Supervisor and QATM with account launch for launching accounts.
• Provide support and feedback for TNA, RCA, and educational note creation for QA Team. 
• Audits QA staff to monitor their respective coding and auditing accuracy. 

Qualifications

• Graduate of any Medical or Allied Medical course or has equivalent work experience.
• CPC certification from AAPC or CCS certification from AHIMA 
• Proficient with Revenue Cycle Management, E/M and Procedure Coding.
• Ability to work in a team fostered environment and have the willingness to adjust to changing job responsibilities, shifting schedules, new procedures and unexpected workloads and stresses.
• Possess strong verbal, written communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours.
• Assertive self-starter who can work independently, yet function in a team environment.
• Ability to plan well and prioritize work and maintain calmness under pressure.
• An understanding and strict adherence to all HIPAA regulations 

Working Conditions

• Work Set-Up: Work From Home
• Work Schedule: Dayshift
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move around the work area; Sit; perform manual tasks; operate tools and other office equipment such as computer, computer peripherals and telephones; extend arms; kneel; talk and hear.
• Mental Demands: The employee must be able to follow directions, collaborate with others, and handle stress.
• Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Med-Metrix will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, veteran status, other non-merit based factors, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.