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Medical Coding Educator jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in health information management, clinical coding, or healthcare administration. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations under STEM or health sciences fields, supporting both standard 12-month OPT and, for eligible graduates, 24-month STEM OPT extension.
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Thank you for considering a career at Ensemble!
Ensemble is a leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management solutions for health systems, including hospitals and affiliated physician groups. They offer end-to-end revenue cycle solutions as well as a comprehensive suite of point solutions to clients across the country.
Ensemble keeps communities healthy by keeping hospitals healthy. We recognize that healthcare requires a human touch, and we believe that every touch should be meaningful. This is why our people are the most important part of who we are. By empowering them to challenge the status quo, we know they will be the difference!
O.N.E Purpose:
- Customer Obsession: Consistently provide exceptional experiences for our clients, patients, and colleagues by understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations.
- Embracing New Ideas: Continuously innovate by embracing emerging technology and fostering a culture of creativity and experimentation.
- Striving for Excellence: Execute at a high level by demonstrating our “Best in KLAS” Ensemble Difference Principles and consistently delivering outstanding results.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
CAREER OPPORTUNITY OFFERING:
- Bonus Incentives
- Paid Certifications
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Career Advancement
- This position pays between $69,400 to $119,700 annually based on experience
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The DRG Senior Coding Educator acts as a subject matter expert to educate, train, and develop/revise processes in coordination with leadership to assist in achieving CDI’s goal of facilitating accurate and complete documentation for coding and the capture of severity, acuity, and risk of mortality and most accurate Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) assignments.
- Implements and continuously develops onboarding for all new Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDSs) for mentoring and education needs. Leads and coordinates training of new CDI staff. Collaborate with CDI leadership and other clinicians to facilitate the ongoing relevance of department specific orientation content, educational materials, and training programs/resources.
- Formulates customized education to other healthcare professionals based on audience and areas of opportunity. Audiences include, but are not limited to CDS/Coders, providers, mid-levels, nursing, dietary, Quality, etc. Education provided includes 1:1 education and/or group education. Interacts with medical staff members, directors, and senior hospital leadership staff as needed.
- Makes recommendations for documentation improvement and queries to capture care and intensity of services as supported within the medical record documentation.
- Demonstrates understanding of complications, co-morbidities, severity of illness, risk of mortality, case mix index, secondary diagnoses, and the impact of procedures on the final Diagnosis Related Group (DRG).
- Educate members of the CDI team and providers on the review functions within the CDI program to meet and maintain enterprise goals and objectives, regulatory compliance, policies and procedures and standard operating procedures. Assist with the development and maintenance of system CDI policies and procedures. Remain current on CDI guidelines and practices.
- Ensures program compliance by following coding guidelines and coding clinics. Remains current with coding information to ensure accuracy of codes assigned based on documentation.
- Serve as a key resource for accurate and ethical documentation standards and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrates the ability to draft compliant queries as endorsed by AHIMA and ACDIS.
- Performs medical record reviews for completeness and accuracy in capturing severity of illness, risk of mortality and clinical validation.
- Determines if professionally recognized standards of quality care are met.
- Audits CDSs as needed to ensure that system objectives are met. Develops educational plan for individual CDS based on Quality Audit (QA) outcomes. Provides 1:1 mentoring as needed.
- Oversees and coordinates SMART related education, meetings, and requirements for the department and as instructed by the SMART department.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years related experience with clinical documentation and/or coding
- Experience with multiple EMRs (Epic, Meditech and Cerner)
- Detail oriented and self-motivated
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent speaking and presentation skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including creation of Power Point presentations.
- Could require minimal travel
- Must be inquisitive and demonstrate openness to innovation including AI to explore better processes and ways to alleviate friction and improve patient and client experiences
- This is a remote position; however, candidates must be willing and able to travel to and work onsite at client, temporary, or corporate office locations as business needs require.
MINIMUM EDUCATION
Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Experience
LICENSURE REQUIRED
- MD (Doctor of Medicine) OR
- RN (Registered Nurse)
CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Candidates must have and keep current at least one of the following professional certifications (CPC, CPMA or CCS Preferred):
- CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)
- CPC (Certified Professional Coder)
- CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor)
- RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)
- RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)
AND
Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) completion within 9 months of hire
JOIN AN AWARD-WINNING COMPANY
Five-time winner of “Best in KLAS” 2020-2022, 2024-2025
Black Book Research's Top Revenue Cycle Management Outsourcing Solution 2021-2024
22 Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) MAP Awards for High Performance in Revenue Cycle 2019-2024
Leader in Everest Group's RCM Operations PEAK Matrix Assessment 2024
Clarivate Healthcare Business Insights (HBI) Revenue Cycle Awards for strong performance 2020, 2022-2023
Energage Top Workplaces USA 2022-2024
Fortune Media Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2024
Monster Top Workplace for Remote Work 2024
Great Place to Work certified 2023-2024
- Innovation
- Work-Life Flexibility
- Leadership
- Purpose + Values
Bottom line, we believe in empowering people and giving them the tools and resources needed to thrive. A few of those include:
- Associate Benefits – We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial health of you and your family, including healthcare, time off, retirement, and well-being programs.
- Our Culture – Ensemble is a place where associates can do their best work and be their best selves. We put people first, last and always. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, growth, and innovation.
- Growth – We invest in your professional development. Each associate will earn a professional certification relevant to their field and can obtain tuition reimbursement.
- Recognition – We offer quarterly and annual incentive programs for all employees who go beyond and keep raising the bar for themselves and the company.
Ensemble is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Ensemble also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Due to business, operational, payroll, and regulatory requirements, this position is limited to individuals who reside and are authorized to work within the United States. Applications generated from outside the United States will not be considered. Individuals may reapply when located within the United States.
Ensemble provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you require accommodation in the application process, please contact TA@ensemblehp.com.
This posting addresses state specific requirements to provide pay transparency. Compensation decisions consider many job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location; knowledge; skills; relevant experience; education; licensure; internal equity; time in position. A candidate entry rate of pay does not typically fall at the minimum or maximum of the role’s range.
Employment Disclaimers – Ensemble
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for considering a career at Ensemble!
Ensemble is a leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management solutions for health systems, including hospitals and affiliated physician groups. They offer end-to-end revenue cycle solutions as well as a comprehensive suite of point solutions to clients across the country.
Ensemble keeps communities healthy by keeping hospitals healthy. We recognize that healthcare requires a human touch, and we believe that every touch should be meaningful. This is why our people are the most important part of who we are. By empowering them to challenge the status quo, we know they will be the difference!
O.N.E Purpose:
- Customer Obsession: Consistently provide exceptional experiences for our clients, patients, and colleagues by understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations.
- Embracing New Ideas: Continuously innovate by embracing emerging technology and fostering a culture of creativity and experimentation.
- Striving for Excellence: Execute at a high level by demonstrating our “Best in KLAS” Ensemble Difference Principles and consistently delivering outstanding results.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
CAREER OPPORTUNITY OFFERING:
- Bonus Incentives
- Paid Certifications
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Career Advancement
- This position pays between $69,400 to $119,700 annually based on experience
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The DRG Senior Coding Educator acts as a subject matter expert to educate, train, and develop/revise processes in coordination with leadership to assist in achieving CDI’s goal of facilitating accurate and complete documentation for coding and the capture of severity, acuity, and risk of mortality and most accurate Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) assignments.
- Implements and continuously develops onboarding for all new Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDSs) for mentoring and education needs. Leads and coordinates training of new CDI staff. Collaborate with CDI leadership and other clinicians to facilitate the ongoing relevance of department specific orientation content, educational materials, and training programs/resources.
- Formulates customized education to other healthcare professionals based on audience and areas of opportunity. Audiences include, but are not limited to CDS/Coders, providers, mid-levels, nursing, dietary, Quality, etc. Education provided includes 1:1 education and/or group education. Interacts with medical staff members, directors, and senior hospital leadership staff as needed.
- Makes recommendations for documentation improvement and queries to capture care and intensity of services as supported within the medical record documentation.
- Demonstrates understanding of complications, co-morbidities, severity of illness, risk of mortality, case mix index, secondary diagnoses, and the impact of procedures on the final Diagnosis Related Group (DRG).
- Educate members of the CDI team and providers on the review functions within the CDI program to meet and maintain enterprise goals and objectives, regulatory compliance, policies and procedures and standard operating procedures. Assist with the development and maintenance of system CDI policies and procedures. Remain current on CDI guidelines and practices.
- Ensures program compliance by following coding guidelines and coding clinics. Remains current with coding information to ensure accuracy of codes assigned based on documentation.
- Serve as a key resource for accurate and ethical documentation standards and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrates the ability to draft compliant queries as endorsed by AHIMA and ACDIS.
- Performs medical record reviews for completeness and accuracy in capturing severity of illness, risk of mortality and clinical validation.
- Determines if professionally recognized standards of quality care are met.
- Audits CDSs as needed to ensure that system objectives are met. Develops educational plan for individual CDS based on Quality Audit (QA) outcomes. Provides 1:1 mentoring as needed.
- Oversees and coordinates SMART related education, meetings, and requirements for the department and as instructed by the SMART department.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years related experience with clinical documentation and/or coding
- Experience with multiple EMRs (Epic, Meditech and Cerner)
- Detail oriented and self-motivated
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent speaking and presentation skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including creation of Power Point presentations.
- Could require minimal travel
- Must be inquisitive and demonstrate openness to innovation including AI to explore better processes and ways to alleviate friction and improve patient and client experiences
- This is a remote position; however, candidates must be willing and able to travel to and work onsite at client, temporary, or corporate office locations as business needs require.
MINIMUM EDUCATION
Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Experience
LICENSURE REQUIRED
- MD (Doctor of Medicine) OR
- RN (Registered Nurse)
CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Candidates must have and keep current at least one of the following professional certifications (CPC, CPMA or CCS Preferred):
- CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)
- CPC (Certified Professional Coder)
- CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor)
- RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)
- RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)
AND
Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) completion within 9 months of hire
JOIN AN AWARD-WINNING COMPANY
Five-time winner of “Best in KLAS” 2020-2022, 2024-2025
Black Book Research's Top Revenue Cycle Management Outsourcing Solution 2021-2024
22 Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) MAP Awards for High Performance in Revenue Cycle 2019-2024
Leader in Everest Group's RCM Operations PEAK Matrix Assessment 2024
Clarivate Healthcare Business Insights (HBI) Revenue Cycle Awards for strong performance 2020, 2022-2023
Energage Top Workplaces USA 2022-2024
Fortune Media Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2024
Monster Top Workplace for Remote Work 2024
Great Place to Work certified 2023-2024
- Innovation
- Work-Life Flexibility
- Leadership
- Purpose + Values
Bottom line, we believe in empowering people and giving them the tools and resources needed to thrive. A few of those include:
- Associate Benefits – We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial health of you and your family, including healthcare, time off, retirement, and well-being programs.
- Our Culture – Ensemble is a place where associates can do their best work and be their best selves. We put people first, last and always. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, growth, and innovation.
- Growth – We invest in your professional development. Each associate will earn a professional certification relevant to their field and can obtain tuition reimbursement.
- Recognition – We offer quarterly and annual incentive programs for all employees who go beyond and keep raising the bar for themselves and the company.
Ensemble is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Ensemble also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Due to business, operational, payroll, and regulatory requirements, this position is limited to individuals who reside and are authorized to work within the United States. Applications generated from outside the United States will not be considered. Individuals may reapply when located within the United States.
Ensemble provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you require accommodation in the application process, please contact TA@ensemblehp.com.
This posting addresses state specific requirements to provide pay transparency. Compensation decisions consider many job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location; knowledge; skills; relevant experience; education; licensure; internal equity; time in position. A candidate entry rate of pay does not typically fall at the minimum or maximum of the role’s range.
Employment Disclaimers – Ensemble
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Medical Coding Educator
Highlight your coding credentials prominently
CPC, CCS, or RHIA certifications signal immediate job readiness to hiring managers. List them above your education section. Employers in healthcare education prioritize credentialed candidates, and certifications can offset gaps in formal teaching experience.
Target employers with established compliance programs
Large health systems, community colleges, and coding academies are more likely to sponsor OPT than small practices. They have HR infrastructure familiar with work authorization paperwork and recurring hiring cycles that accommodate OPT timelines.
Apply at least three months before your OPT start date
Educator hiring cycles in healthcare run slower than corporate roles. Posting, interview rounds, and onboarding can take six to ten weeks. Starting early gives employers confidence you can begin before any authorization gap creates complications.
Frame your teaching experience with measurable outcomes
Employers want evidence you can improve coding accuracy and pass rates. Quantify results: coder productivity improvements, student exam pass rates, or audit error reductions. Concrete numbers differentiate you from candidates with generic training experience.
Clarify your OPT authorization window upfront
Many healthcare employers are unfamiliar with OPT duration and extension eligibility. Briefly explain your authorized period and, if applicable, your STEM OPT extension timeline in your cover letter. Transparency reduces employer hesitation about short authorization windows.
Connect your degree field to the specialty occupation standard
For OPT authorization to apply, the role must relate to your degree field. Health information management, clinical informatics, or healthcare administration degrees map cleanly to Medical Coding Educator roles. Make that connection explicit in your application materials.
Medical Coding Educator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Medical Coding Educator role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT purposes?
Yes, in most cases. Medical Coding Educator positions typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in health information management, clinical informatics, or a related healthcare field, meeting the specialty occupation threshold. The role must be directly related to your degree field for OPT work authorization to apply. If your degree is in a non-adjacent field, consult your DSO before accepting an offer.
Can I use my STEM OPT extension for a Medical Coding Educator job?
It depends on your degree's CIP code. Health information management and clinical informatics programs frequently qualify under STEM-designated codes, making graduates eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your program's CIP code with your international student office before banking on an extension, since not all health science degrees are STEM-designated.
What types of employers hire Medical Coding Educators on OPT?
Community colleges, healthcare career schools, large hospital systems with internal education departments, and remote coding academies are the most common employers. These organizations have HR teams experienced with work authorization and predictable hiring cycles. Browse Medical Coding Educator roles currently open to OPT candidates on Migrate Mate to identify which employer types are actively hiring.
How do I handle the gap between graduation and my OPT start date when applying?
You can apply for roles before your OPT authorization begins, but you cannot legally work until your EAD card is active and your OPT start date has passed. Be transparent with employers about your exact start date. Most healthcare education employers will hold an offer for a qualified candidate, especially if the gap is four weeks or less.
Do Medical Coding Educator jobs typically require prior teaching experience, or will clinical coding experience alone qualify me?
Requirements vary. Some employers, particularly hospitals and corporate training teams, prioritize deep coding expertise over formal teaching credentials and will train you on instructional delivery. Others, including colleges and accredited programs, may require prior teaching experience or a master's degree. Review job descriptions carefully and target roles that weight your strongest qualifications.