Training Manager, Medical Coding

Join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry. Enjoy competitive benefits upon hire, ongoing professional development, and the satisfaction of helping others every day. Take the next step in your career with Med-Metrix!

Experience these exceptional benefits when you join Med-Metrix!

• Day 1 HMO with 2 of your dependents covered for FREE
• Medical Cash Allowance
• Rice Allowance
• Clothing Allowance
• Free Lunch Daily
• Paid Time Off
• Training and Staff Development
• Employee Engagement Activities
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
  
  

Job Purpose

The Training Manager, Medical Coding leads our training programs aimed at developing skilled professionals in medical coding. This role is pivotal in ensuring our training curriculum aligns with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and delivers high-quality education to our participants. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of medical coding practices, instructional design principles, and effective training methodologies.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Curriculum Development: Develop comprehensive training curricula for medical coding programs, covering ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and other relevant coding systems. Ensure curriculum content is up-to-date with industry standards, guidelines, and regulatory changes.
• Training Delivery: Oversee the delivery of training programs to ensure they meet educational objectives and participant expectations. Conduct training sessions as needed, demonstrating expertise in medical coding practices and coding software.
• Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance measures to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs. Monitor participant performance and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of medical coding trainers. Foster a collaborative and supportive environment to enhance team performance and professional growth.
• Industry Liaison: Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and advancements in medical coding. Establish and maintain relationships with industry experts and organizations to enrich training programs.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure training programs adhere to relevant healthcare regulations, coding guidelines, and accreditation standards. Work closely with compliance officers to mitigate risks and maintain program integrity.
• Evaluation and Reporting: Develop assessment tools to measure the effectiveness of training outcomes. Prepare regular reports and presentations on training metrics, participant feedback, and program improvements.
• Other duties as may be assigned
• Use, protect and disclose patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or any allied medical course.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential required.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in medical coding, with at least 2 years in a training or educational leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS coding systems and healthcare reimbursement methodologies.
• Experience in curriculum development, instructional design, and adult learning principles.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively train, mentor, and motivate teams.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the healthcare landscape and integrate them into training programs.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Work Set-Up: Hybrid
• Work Schedule: Predominantly day shift, but must be flexible to accommodate other schedules depending on business need
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move around the work area; Sit; perform manual tasks; operate tools and other office equipment such as computer, computer peripherals and telephones; extend arms; kneel; talk and hear.
• Mental Demands: The employee must be able to follow directions, collaborate with others, and handle stress.
• Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.
  
  

Med-Metrix will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, veteran status, other non-merit based factors, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.