The Coding Educator, HB Coding at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is responsible for creating and delivering education to the Coding Team, Clinical Documentation Nurses, Physicians, and other licensed providers to improve clinical documentation quality and ensure accurate representation of patient care. This role supports the integrity of the health record through collaboration with CMOs and ongoing monitoring of clinical dashboard performance metrics.
What You'll Do
- Communicates with Leadership across the regions to develop educational programs that address the identified opportunities to improve clinical dashboard results
- Identifies strategic plans that will positively impact the clinical dashboard
- Through relationship development across the regions, identifies and secures interdepartmental support and other resources necessary for successful origination and implementation of education strategy initiatives in order to achieve overall strategic targets
- Performs other audits as requested
- Analyzes dashboard and audit data to derive conclusions and construct action plans
- Onboards new staff on coding protocols
- Develops teaching tools to promote quality outcomes
What We're Looking For
- Must reflect the mission, vision, and values of NM
- Must adhere to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program
- Must comply with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards
Team & Environment
- Mission-driven
- Compliance-focused
- Collaborative across regions
- Data-driven improvement
Work Mode
Remote - Must reside in IL, IN, IA, WI, OH, MO, MI, or FL
