Job Title: Inpatient Coding Educator / Mostly Remote
Job Type: Full-Time | Salaried
Location: Mostly Remote – Must reside in IL, WI, IA, IN, or FL
Salary Range: $60,000 – $89,000 (DOE & internal analysis)
A large academic medical system with multiple hospitals and a nationally recognized flagship facility is seeking an experienced Inpatient Coding Educator to join its Health Information Management team. This remote position plays a key role in advancing documentation and coding quality across the organization by delivering targeted education, conducting audits, and supporting performance improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver ongoing education to inpatient coding staff, clinical documentation specialists, licensed providers, and vendor coders
Analyze coding quality dashboards and audit findings to identify training needs
Create and implement educational materials, coding tools, and follow-up programs
Onboard new inpatient coding staff and perform periodic quality reviews
Collaborate with cross-functional leadership and operational coding teams to improve coding accuracy and compliance
Develop and facilitate assessments and short presentations on coding topics
Qualifications:
Required:
RHIT, RHIA, or CCS certification
Associate’s degree in a healthcare-related field
Minimum 5 years of inpatient coding experience, ideally at a Level I Trauma or academic medical center
Prior experience as a coding educator or auditor in a complex, high-volume setting
Proficient in Epic and 3M
Strong understanding of complex inpatient cases (trauma, spinal fusions, sepsis, etc.)
Excellent communication, presentation, and critical thinking skills
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree or enrollment in an HIM program
Prior experience creating coding education tools and leading staff training
Additional Details:
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday; flexible hours
Assessment Required: Initial assessment followed by interviews and a short presentation on a coding topic of choice
Hiring Process:
Step 1: Pre-screening assessment
Step 2: Interviews with team and director
Step 3: Final skill assessment and presentation
Travel Requirements: Minimal; rare on-site presence may be requested but is not typical
Hiring States: IL, WI, IN, IA, FL only
Pre-Employment Requirements: Background check, drug screening, and any additional HR-required clearances
RCM Health Care Services
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