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Oregon Health & Science University · 8 hours ago

Provider Education Coordinator (Coding Coordinator)

Oregon Health & Science University is seeking a Provider Education Coordinator to join their expanding team. This role focuses on empowering providers through education and resources, driving compliance, and optimizing reimbursement within a collaborative environment.

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Responsibilities

Facilitate comprehensive onboarding for new providers to ensure a strong foundation in billing, coding, and documentation requirements
Deliver timely updates to stakeholders (providers, coders, departments, RevCycle, leadership) on legislative, regulatory, coding, billing, and documentation changes
Identify training needs and collaborate on the development and delivery of educational programs and materials tailored to specific audiences
Maintain and expand the centralized Resource Library, ensuring easy access to accurate and up-to-date educational materials
Provide ongoing education, feedback, and support to enhance compliance and accuracy in documentation, coding, and billing
Conduct new provider audits and routine departmental audits for hospital-based (HB) and professional-based (PB) coding
Perform risk-based audits, including reviews of outliers, denial trends, and upcoding/downcoding patterns
Lead proactive audits (e.g., RAC, TPE, OIG, CBR) to identify and mitigate compliance risks
Conduct ad hoc audit and other review requests from coding teams, providers, departments, leadership, and RevCycle, providing actionable feedback and recommendations
Planned and special projects as assigned
Other ongoing work related to education, billing, coding, documentation, etc
Serve as a resource for resolving complex coding queries, disputes, and documentation challenges
Research and respond to inquiries from providers and coders, offering clear and actionable guidance
Develop and update policies, guidelines, and workflows for coding, documentation, and billing to ensure compliance and efficiency
Advocate for organizational priorities by collaborating with Government Relations, legislators, payers, and external stakeholders to align policies with OHSU’s mission and patient care goals
Actively participate in shaping CMS policies by submitting comment letters, engaging in rulemaking processes, and responding to Requests for Information
Centralize and unify education efforts to ensure consistency and clarity across all teams
Translate complex coding, billing, and regulatory information into user-friendly, accurate educational materials
Create and deliver presentations tailored to specific internal and external audiences, ensuring relevance and clarity, and addresses the needs of the stakeholders
Monitor and analyze changes in industry regulations, payor policies, CPT codes, and compliance requirements
Develop and deliver education sessions to ensure stakeholders stay informed of evolving standards and regulations
Execute various projects, from ad hoc to long-term, by developing problem statements, defining scope, and managing timelines and resources to ensure successful outcomes
Support colleagues with projects and engage in mentorship opportunities to build team knowledge and skills
Work on strategic initiatives, such as automation, denial prevention, and billing for underutilized services (e.g., care management, telehealth)
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, supporting their professional development and knowledge growth
Foster a collaborative and supportive environment within the Provider Education team

Qualification

Medical coding systemsAuditing conceptsCoding guidelinesEducational program developmentElectronic health recordsHealthcare compliance principlesCommunication skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyPresentation skillsInterpersonal skillsMentorshipContinuous learning

Required

Associates degree in Healthcare, Business or related field plus 5 years of production coding experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Certification in CPC, CPC-H, RHIT, or RHIA
Detailed knowledge of medical coding systems, procedures, and documentation requirements
Knowledge of auditing concepts and principles
Strong knowledge of coding guidelines, regulations, and documentation requirements
High degree of coding accuracy and ability to retain and appropriately apply multiple complex coding concepts
Intermediate skills with Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Willingness to be on camera and appropriately attired for all online meetings
Proficiency in educational program development and delivery
Familiarity with healthcare compliance principles
Experience with electronic health records (EHR)
Commitment to staying current with industry developments and continuous learning

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Health Information Management or Healthcare Administration, plus a minimum of 3 years of auditing and provider or coding education experience in multiple specialties, or 5 years of auditing and provider or coding education experience in multiple specialties in lieu of a degree
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification or other similar coding or compliance certification

Company

Oregon Health & Science University

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OHSU is a health and research university provides patient care, research, education of the next generation of health care.

H1B Sponsorship

Oregon Health & Science University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (103)
2024 (132)
2023 (121)
2022 (132)
2021 (109)
2020 (103)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$36.6M
Key Investors
U.S. Small Business AdministrationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesHyundai Hope On Wheels
2024-09-25Grant
2022-11-21Grant· $4.7M
2022-09-27Grant· $0.3M

Leadership Team

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Tarek Salaway
Chief Executive Officer, OHSU Health
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Lawrence Furnstahl
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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