LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE CORPORATION·Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Provide ongoing coding and billing education to providers and staff while onboarding new personnel. Conduct regular coding audits and develop practice-wide guidelines to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Hourly
Wage
Range: $31.95 - $43.55. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations. Shifts 80 hours biweekly, Day shifts, Monday to Friday. Candidates can be fully remote or on-site. Remote work is available for candidates in Minnesota, North Dakota or South Dakota, only.
Benefit
Offerings: Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.
EEOC: Lake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. QualificationsRequirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.
Education/Special
Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking. Proven ability in education and training. Strong analytical skills and computer experience, including windows software and excel. Must be able to multitask and manage time well. Must be able to meet deadlines on project given. Must have the ability to think critically and independently research issues and or topics as they arise. Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process required. Must be able to attend the work as scheduled.
Licensure/Certification: Physician office coding certification (e.g., CPC, CCS-P) preferred.
Work
Experience: Five plus years related health care experience. Expertise in CPT and ICD-10 coding, third party payor guidelines, and clinical documentation knowledge. Ability to communicate effectively, in English, both orally and in writing.
Requires at least five years of healthcare experience with expertise in CPT and ICD-10 coding. Strong communication, analytical, and training skills are essential for this role.
Market context
In Minnesota, Coding Education Specialist roles typically seek experienced healthcare professionals who can apply CPT and ICD-10 expertise while training others in remote or on-site settings. Candidates may be more competitive when they demonstrate clear communication, analytical ability, and practical education experience; review how the listed hourly range of $31.95–$43.55 aligns with your expectations. Requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving research time while you verify details before applying.