Coding Educator (Temp-to-Hire, 13 Weeks)
Location: Within *** Footprint (Hybrid – Mostly Remote with Local Travel)
Type: Contingent / Temp-to-Hire
Overview
- is seeking experienced Professional Fee (Pro Fee)–focused Coding Educators to support large-scale chart review, coding accuracy validation, physician education, and documentation improvement initiatives. These roles are high-visibility and require strong communication and presentation skills to engage directly with clinicians and support Sutter's revenue cycle, audit, and education functions.
Candidates must live within the *** geographic footprint and be available for occasional on-site work and local travel. Positions are structured as 13-week temp-to-hire with conversion opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Coding Education & Training
- Deliver physician and coder education for assigned groups, with emphasis on Pro Fee (ASC, surgery, outpatient) environments.
- Facilitate individual and group training sessions; must be comfortable presenting to clinicians.
- Address provider and coder questions related to documentation standards, audit findings, and coding requirements.
- Audits & Accuracy Monitoring
- Perform focused coding audits and detailed chart reviews to validate CDI opportunities and coding accuracy.
- Identify coding trends, discrepancies, and risks; partner with leadership to build targeted education plans.
- Support revenue cycle initiatives tied to audit readiness, pipeline goals, and CLARO engagement.
- Documentation & Compliance Support
- Improve documentation integrity and reduce variation in coding practices across the organization.
- Implement education initiatives to strengthen documentation quality and coding accuracy.
- Collaborate with coding leads to develop education aligned with compliance expectations and organizational standards.
Required Qualifications - Certifications: Must have CPC (AAPC) or CCS/CCS-P (AHIMA), with a strong preference for Pro Fee experience.
- Experience:
- Demonstrated success in Pro Fee coding, education, and audit environments.
- Proven ability to engage directly with physicians and present complex coding concepts clearly.
- Experience conducting chart reviews and coding accuracy audits.
- Work Model Requirements:
- Must reside within the *** footprint (California).
- Able to support occasional on-site needs and local travel.
- Willing/eligible to convert to a permanent role after the 13-week assignment.
Preferred Qualifications
- CDEO or CDIP (documentation/education alignment)
- Bachelor's degree
