Clinical Coding Educator (Temporary)

ABOUT THIS TEMP POSITION

This is a temporary position and the length of assignment is estimated to go through July 2026. The length of the assignment is always dependent on business need and dates may change. While the assignment would be at the Alliance, if selected, you would be an employee of a temporary employment agency that we would connect you with. 

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Reporting to the Risk Adjustment Director, this position:  

• Acts as the clinical coding subject matter expert and lead coding resource across the organization 
• Acts as a resource and provides education to providers on clinical coding standards 
• Coordinates and leads the Alliance Coding Workgroup 

 ABOUT THE TEAM 

Risk Adjustment is a growing, specialized team that plays a critical role in ensuring accurate coding, appropriate reimbursement and data-driven insights that support the broader organizational goals of our health plan.  Our team collaborates closely with internal and external partners to optimize risk adjustment performance across our future Medicare and current Medi-Cal programs.  We are passionate about using data to improve our members' health outcomes, support the success of our provider partners, and ensure regulatory alignment. 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE  

• Strong background in clinical coding and documentation education with current certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) and Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Demonstrated experience in supporting the development and implementation of clinical documentation improvement (CDI) programs
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex regulatory or clinical coding concepts to diverse audiences 
• Meticulous attention to detail with a strong foundation in auditing practices 
• Experience leading cross functional workgroups 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

To read the full position description and list of requirements, click here. 

• Knowledge of:
• Medical coding languages, concepts, guidelines, methodologies, and regulations related to all sites of service, including knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems
• The relationship between diagnosis documentation and risk adjustment payment models
• CMS Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC) Risk Adjustment program, methodology, and impact to value-based contracts
• Principles and practices of internal data auditing
• Medicare and Medi-Cal coding policies
• Ability to:
  • Act as a subject matter expert and technical resource and explain policies, regulations, terms, and procedures related to area of responsibility
  • Accurately assign clinical codes and act as the final decision maker regarding clinical code assignments 
  • Conduct research, gather and interpret information and data, identify issues of concern, make logical recommendations for action, and present findings in a clear and organized manner
  • Organize work, manage multiple tasks, establish priorities, adjust to changing priorities, and meet deadlines
  • Make presentations and facilitate and lead meetings and workgroups
• Education and Experience:
  • Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse issued by the State of California 
  • Current certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) and Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) issued by the American Health Information Management Association 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Health Care, or a related field 
  • A minimum of eight years of experience including a minimum of three years of clinical experience and a minimum of five years of CDI (clinical documentation integrity) experience with emphasis on Medi-Cal and Medicare requirements in a managed care environment which included provider education responsibilities (an Associate’s degree and an additional two years of experience may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree); or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be qualifying