Medical Coding Trainer - Outpatient

Sierra7 is seeking an experienced Medical Coding Trainer to develop, deliver, and maintain high-quality training programs for VA medical coders and providers. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of VHA coding standards, compliance requirements, and industry best practices, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, practical instruction.

** The role requires adaptability to business demands, which may require working outside standard hours **

Position Responsibilities/Duties:

• Design and deliver comprehensive training programs on ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and other coding systems.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, disease processes, treatment modalities, diagnostic tests, medications, procedures as well as the principles and practices of health services and the organizational structure to ensure proper code selection.
• Reviews clinical documentation and provides education to clinical staff on both inpatient and outpatient episodes of care including admissions and discharges, observation, emergency department/urgent care, and clinic visits.
• Utilize identified trends to develop training materials, including presentations and e-learning modules.
• Adheres to accepted coding practices, guidelines, and conventions when verifying the most appropriate diagnosis, operation, or procedure code to ensure ethical, accurate, and complete coding. Monitors ever-changing regulatory and policy requirements affecting coded information for the full spectrum of services provided by the VAMC
• Collaborate with leadership to identify skill gaps and create customized training plans.
• Serve as a resource for coding questions and provide guidance on complex cases.

• Strong knowledge of medical coding guidelines and regulations.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Ability to create engaging and effective training materials.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and medical terminology.
• Proficiency in using relevant software and tools (Microsoft Office, VA Coding Systems, SharePoint, etc.)

Education and Experience:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or related field (preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with WebVirr
• Minimum 3–5 years of medical coding experience, with at least 2 years of VA coding
• Prior training or teaching experience required
• CPC, CCS, or equivalent coding certification required

Why Join Sierra7?

Sierra7 is a Small Disabled Veteran Owned Business. We were founded in 2009 with the mission of “serving those who serve". We are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and CMMI-SVC Level 3-appraised member of the government technology and services industry. We are a proud recipient of the 2024 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the US Department of Labor, which recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain Veterans.

Benefits:

• 401k Plan
• LinkedIn Learning