University at Buffalo

Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Position Title Coding Educator and Auditor, Department of Medicine Posting Category Staff Department Medicine Posting Number U240097 Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/54812 Employer University Affiliates Appointment Term Position Type Position Summary

The Department of Medicine (UBMD Internal Medicine ) within the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo (UB), is seeking applicants for a full-time Coding Educator and Auditor.

The Coding educator and auditor (CEA) is responsible for conducting coding and billing/audits and training programs for billing and coding specialists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. The CEA develops educational materials, including presentations and other training resources.

They are responsible for:

• Lead training sessions on current billing and coding information to ensure staff is up-to-date on industry standards. 
• Organize and participate in coding and reimbursement meetings to address updates, challenges, and improvements. 
• Research and analyze updates in coding regulations, ensuring timely communication of changes to physicians and billing staff.
• Work closely with providers, billing teams, and administrative staff to ensure all services, procedures, and tests are accurately documented and coded in the EMR system.
• Provide detailed audit feedback to providers, offering guidance and education based on audit results.
• Perform additional duties as requested by the Director of Revenue Cycle Administration (DRCA), Chief Operating Officer, or other management representatives.

We are committed to a professional environment that is positive, respectful, cohesive and supportive of cultural and individual differences in the service of our clinical and academic goals. 

About the University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo. 

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree,
• CPC (Certified Professional Coder) certification.
• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in medical billing or coding.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Solid understanding of billing processes and experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• In-depth knowledge of policies, procedures, and government regulations related to physician billing, payer processes, guidelines, and compliance standards.

Physical Demands Salary Range $60,000 - $65,000 Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate. Type Full-Time Campus Off site location Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary

All applicants must apply via UB Jobs. 

Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification Contact's Name Dory Prouty Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Senior Human Resources Generalist Contact's Email dc62@buffalo.edu Contact's Phone 716-961-9914 Posted 12/19/2024 Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled Number of References Required 2 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant