Provider Documentation Educator

Where You’ll Work

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)

Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.

Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders in Specialized Care:

• Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
• Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
• Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
• Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
• Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Educator, you will be a vital contributor to the planning, coordination, and delivery of essential healthcare-related educational and training programs.Every day, you will actively assist in scheduling and conducting diverse healthcare training programs. You will also provide direct coordination and/or instruction in various educational initiatives, ensuring effective learning experiences for all participants.To be successful in this role, you will combine strong organizational and presentation skills with a deep understanding of healthcare education, a passion for teaching, and the ability to effectively engage and train diverse groups of healthcare professionals and staff.

• Utilizes aggregate data, research, and trends when developing education programs and/or assessing the effectiveness of documentation for area of specialty.
• Provides timely feedback to providers regarding documentation opportunities for improvement and successes.
• Coordinates and conducts regular meeting with HIM Coding Professionals to monitor retrospective query rate and address issues.
• Actively engages Case Management and RAC committee to continually evaluate and spearhead documentation improvement opportunities to reduce denials and support medical necessity.
• Conducts monthly communication with providers/leadership regarding documentation trends that need further documentation specificity.
• Participates in creation, implementation, and evaluation of provider documentation.

*Hybrid role; remote and in office in Phoenix, Arizona

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors of Science
• One (1)+ years clinical coding documentation experience
• Registered Nurse: AZ

Preferred

• Masters of Nursing
• Nursing experience in specialty area
• Two (2) or more years of experience