Medical Coding Educator Jobs
Medical Coding Educator jobs are open across healthcare systems, community colleges, online training providers, and professional associations, at every level from entry-level instructor to program director, with specializations in inpatient coding, outpatient coding, and CPC exam preparation. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Summary:
The Health Information Management Coding Educator II provides support and coding education to medical coders to strengthen and advance the skills of the medical coding workforce. Working with the HIM Coding Education Manager, the educator creates and maintains coding assessments and provides orientation, training, and onboarding for medical coding professionals. The HIM Coding Educator II creates job aides, educational pamphlets and other resources and maintains the educational SharePoint as the single repository for coding education needs. The Educator provides education and training on the use of 3M/360 CAC, EMR, documentation systems and other technology as may be deployed for coding. This position keeps abreast of industry coding guidelines and makes educational recommendations to keep coding associates current and up to date. The HIM Coding Educator II is responsible for supporting adherence to CHRISTUS standards and directives and other regulatory requirements including Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the Joint Commission, and HIPAA standards related to HIM.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Onboard, train, and orient new hires to CHRISTUS Coding systems, workflows, and practices.
- Facilitate and/or instruct associates in coding education programs such as monthly inpatient and outpatient coding roundtables and coding updates as relevant to health information management including documentation requirements, accurate coding, modifier assignment, compliance and data management.
- Advises associates about their coding performance, suggest educational curriculum in training academy and maintains attendance rosters and coder performance trends on assessment exams.
- Work collaboratively with Coding Integrity and Coding Compliance to develop job aides and educational resources regarding important coding concepts and to advise on important topics related to coding guidelines and changing trends.
- Reviews audit results and performs trend analyses and sends completion reports to report educational findings and opportunities. Incorporates findings into educational events such as coding roundtables and section meetings as requested.
- Serves as a resource for department leadership, staff, physicians, and administration to obtain education, training or information on accurate and ethical coding and documentation standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensures maintenance of attendance rosters and documentation (agenda, job aids) for HIM training programs.
- Ensure instruction of associates is streamlined, appropriate and effective with an interest in productivity and efficiency. Assesses course effectiveness through associate evaluations and surveys.
- Performs additional duties to cover in the absence of the Education Manager in areas such as 3M/360 testing, coding updates and providing the “all-clear” at times of system updates. Reviews and managers education platform by presenting utilization reports and trends. Collect and regularly reports qualitative data about the HIM Coding Department and Educational efforts.
- The HIM Coding Educator II will also assist in production coding as may be required and in order to keep current skills up-to-date and accustomed to changing technology and workflows.
- Has extensive knowledge of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM/PCS, and CPT coding principles and guidelines; reimbursement systems; and federal, state, and payer-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding, and billing.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
High School diploma or equivalent years of experience required.
Bachelor's Degree in HIM or 5 years experience in a complex healthcare or medical office setting preferred.
Experience
Experience conducting training/educational sessions for professional coding staff, including preparations of instructional materials, is preferred.
Extensive knowledge of Health Information Management systems (e.g., Epic, Meditech, 3M/360 CAC, OneContent, etc.) and legal health record documentation components and practices. Experience working in an integrated healthcare delivery system is preferred.
Experience with physician documentation and audit experience is preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator (AHIMA), or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician (AHIMA) or CCS Certified Coding Specialist (AHIMA) credential required.
Work Schedule:
8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Work Type:
Full Time
Summary:
The Health Information Management Coding Educator II provides support and coding education to medical coders to strengthen and advance the skills of the medical coding workforce. Working with the HIM Coding Education Manager, the educator creates and maintains coding assessments and provides orientation, training, and onboarding for medical coding professionals. The HIM Coding Educator II creates job aides, educational pamphlets and other resources and maintains the educational SharePoint as the single repository for coding education needs. The Educator provides education and training on the use of 3M/360 CAC, EMR, documentation systems and other technology as may be deployed for coding. This position keeps abreast of industry coding guidelines and makes educational recommendations to keep coding associates current and up to date. The HIM Coding Educator II is responsible for supporting adherence to CHRISTUS standards and directives and other regulatory requirements including Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the Joint Commission, and HIPAA standards related to HIM.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Onboard, train, and orient new hires to CHRISTUS Coding systems, workflows, and practices.
- Facilitate and/or instruct associates in coding education programs such as monthly inpatient and outpatient coding roundtables and coding updates as relevant to health information management including documentation requirements, accurate coding, modifier assignment, compliance and data management.
- Advises associates about their coding performance, suggest educational curriculum in training academy and maintains attendance rosters and coder performance trends on assessment exams.
- Work collaboratively with Coding Integrity and Coding Compliance to develop job aides and educational resources regarding important coding concepts and to advise on important topics related to coding guidelines and changing trends.
- Reviews audit results and performs trend analyses and sends completion reports to report educational findings and opportunities. Incorporates findings into educational events such as coding roundtables and section meetings as requested.
- Serves as a resource for department leadership, staff, physicians, and administration to obtain education, training or information on accurate and ethical coding and documentation standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensures maintenance of attendance rosters and documentation (agenda, job aids) for HIM training programs.
- Ensure instruction of associates is streamlined, appropriate and effective with an interest in productivity and efficiency. Assesses course effectiveness through associate evaluations and surveys.
- Performs additional duties to cover in the absence of the Education Manager in areas such as 3M/360 testing, coding updates and providing the “all-clear” at times of system updates. Reviews and managers education platform by presenting utilization reports and trends. Collect and regularly reports qualitative data about the HIM Coding Department and Educational efforts.
- The HIM Coding Educator II will also assist in production coding as may be required and in order to keep current skills up-to-date and accustomed to changing technology and workflows.
- Has extensive knowledge of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM/PCS, and CPT coding principles and guidelines; reimbursement systems; and federal, state, and payer-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding, and billing.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
High School diploma or equivalent years of experience required.
Bachelor's Degree in HIM or 5 years experience in a complex healthcare or medical office setting preferred.
Experience
Experience conducting training/educational sessions for professional coding staff, including preparations of instructional materials, is preferred.
Extensive knowledge of Health Information Management systems (e.g., Epic, Meditech, 3M/360 CAC, OneContent, etc.) and legal health record documentation components and practices. Experience working in an integrated healthcare delivery system is preferred.
Experience with physician documentation and audit experience is preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator (AHIMA), or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician (AHIMA) or CCS Certified Coding Specialist (AHIMA) credential required.
Work Schedule:
8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Work Type:
Full Time
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Who's Hiring
- Humana127
- Providence5
- Ensemble Health Partners3
- Franciscan Health2
- University Health2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical coding educator jobs.
- Active CPC, CCS, or RHIA certification in good standing required
- Minimum two to five years of professional medical coding experience
- Experience developing or delivering coding curriculum in a classroom or online format
- Proficiency with ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II code sets
- Familiarity with learning management systems such as Canvas, Blackboard, or similar platforms
- Bachelor's degree in health information management, health sciences, or a related field preferred
Tips for Your Medical Coding Educator Job Search
Lead your resume with coding credentials
Hiring managers for medical coding educator roles scan for CPC, CCS, or RHIA credentials before reading anything else. List your active certifications near the top of your resume, directly below your name, so they're visible without scrolling.
Show curriculum development in concrete terms
Don't just list 'curriculum development' as a bullet. Name the courses you built, the platforms you used, and whether enrollment grew under your instruction. Employers hiring educators want evidence you can design and deliver, not just code.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists medical coding educator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by your credentialing specialty
A role built around ICD-10-CM outpatient coding requires a different background than one focused on HCC risk adjustment or DRG inpatient training. Read each job description for the coding system emphasized and apply only where your specialty aligns.
Prepare a teaching demonstration you can deliver remotely
Many programs ask finalists to teach a short sample lesson, often over video. Have a 10-to-15-minute module on a topic like E&M leveling or NCCI edits ready to deliver on short notice, with your screen-share workflow already tested.
Negotiate for continuing education support
AHIMA and AAPC credentials require ongoing CEUs to maintain, and employers who budget for conferences or renewal fees treat educators as long-term investments. Ask about CEU reimbursement during the offer stage, before you accept.
Medical Coding Educator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most medical coding educators?
The companies hiring the most medical coding educators right now include Humana, Providence, and Ensemble Health Partners, with the largest share of openings in Louisiana, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand tends to be highest at organizations with large training pipelines, including health systems, coding schools, and professional credentialing bodies.
How many medical coding educator jobs are remote?
About 95% of medical coding educator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the role's strong fit for online instruction. Curriculum development, virtual classroom instruction, and CPC exam prep coaching are the sub-areas most commonly offered in remote formats, while roles tied to clinical site supervision or in-person cohort management are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a medical coding educator?
Start by earning a nationally recognized coding credential such as the CPC from AAPC or the CCS from AHIMA, then build several years of hands-on coding experience in a clinical or billing setting. From there, pursue teaching experience through adjunct instruction, corporate training, or mentoring colleagues. Many educators also complete a health information management degree or a certificate in adult education to strengthen their curriculum design skills before applying for full educator roles.
Can you get hired as a medical coding educator with little experience?
You can move into a medical coding educator role without prior teaching experience if your coding credentials and clinical background are strong. Employers often accept candidates who have informally trained colleagues, led coding audits, or tutored certification candidates as a substitute for formal teaching history. Starting with a part-time adjunct or corporate trainer position is a practical way to build a teaching record before applying to full-time educator openings.
What does the medical coding educator interview process look like?
Most interviews for medical coding educator roles involve an initial phone or video screen focused on your credentials and coding background, followed by a panel interview with department leaders or academic staff. Finalists are frequently asked to deliver a short teaching demonstration on a coding topic of the employer's choice. Some programs also include a written coding assessment or a review of a sample lesson plan you have developed.
Where can I find and apply to medical coding educator jobs?
You can find and apply to medical coding educator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your credentials and experience, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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