District Medical Group (DMG) is a nonprofit, integrated multi-specialty medical group in Phoenix, Arizona known for leadership, innovation, and dedication to patient care and community health. DMG employs over 750 members across specialties and offers a comprehensive benefits package.
As a Provider Coding and Informatics Educator, you will review and analyze provider documentation related to diagnoses, procedures, and treatments within the electronic health system to identify opportunities and barriers in charge automation and information exchange. This role focuses on optimizing IT systems supporting outpatient healthcare, educating providers on ICD-10 and CPT coding compliance, and enhancing charge capture and revenue integrity.
Responsibilities include clinical documentation review, education sessions for providers, collaborating with IT on automation improvements, analyzing coding trends, maintaining compliance knowledge, delivering specialty-specific training, supporting documentation improvement, and managing coding quality chart reviews with reporting.
Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, CCS or CPC certification, at least four years outpatient medical coding experience, and two years clinical documentation improvement experience. Familiarity with Revenue Cycle Management and systems like EPIC, Athena/IDX, and Encoder Pro is preferred.
Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT coding, medical terminology, and relevant government regulations is required. Excellent communication, organizational skills, and ability to conduct effective in-person and virtual education are essential. The position requires presence at DMG or Valleywise locations for training duties.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision from day one, 401(k) with employer match, disability insurance, health savings account options, wellness programs, paid holidays, PTO, and sick leave.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification
- Minimum 4 years outpatient medical coding experience, preferably in a teaching hospital or multi-specialty outpatient facility
- Experience in Revenue Cycle Management preferred
- At least 2 years clinical documentation improvement, chart review, and coding physician services
- Prior experience with Athena/IDX, EPIC, Encoder Pro preferred
- Extensive knowledge in ICD-10-CM and CPT coding, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
- Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and government regulations related to coding and billing
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to educate and train providers in person and virtually
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and ancillary benefits effective from day one
- 401(k) with employer match up to 6%
- Access to retirement advisors
- Employer-paid disability insurance
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Account options including Dependent Care FSA
- Wellness program and employee assistance program at no cost
- Fitness location memberships
- Pet care discount program
- Generous PTO increasing after 3 years
- 10 paid holidays
- Up to 40 hours paid sick time annually
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Senior
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 week ago