Coding Compliance and Education Specialist

At Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC), we're more than just a healthcare organization - we're a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact. For more than 60 years, we've been providing compassionate, high-quality care in the Greater Brainerd Lakes Area and beyond. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and putting people first - both our patients and our employees. Whether you're on the front lines of patient care or supporting operations behind the scenes, you'll find a culture of collaboration, growth, and respect. If you're looking for a career where your work truly matters, we invite you to join us at CRMC and be part of something bigger.

The Coding Compliance and Education Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of coding and medical documentation within a healthcare setting. This position involves analyzing changes in revenue cycle data, identifying discrepancies, and providing targeted education to improve documentation practices among providers and clinical staff. Collaboration with various healthcare professionals is essential to develop and implement strategies that enhance billing accuracy and adherence to regulations. Regular audits are conducted to monitor compliance, and findings are used to refine training materials and processes. Additionally, this role supports system updates and modifications, ensuring all team members are informed and capable of adapting to new standards.

In the Health Information Management (HIM) Department at CRMC, we ensure that medical records are accurate, secure, and accessible to the payors, providers and patients who rely on them. Our team specializes in coding, data integrity, transcription, release of information, and referral coordination, playing a vital role in supporting clinical decision-making, billing accuracy, and compliance with healthcare regulations. We work behind the scenes to ensure that every diagnosis, procedure, and treatment plan is documented correctly, making healthcare safer and more efficient for everyone. Our efforts ensure that providers have the information they need to deliver high-quality care and that patients can trust the accuracy of their medical records. Whether managing electronic health records, processing referrals, sending requested records, coding or ensuring regulatory compliance, we take pride in the behind-the-scenes work that keeps healthcare running smoothly.

• Critical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of medical coding
• Strong communication skills
• Leadership qualities
• Adaptability
• Medical coding proficiency
• Effective communicator
• Leadership ability
• Adaptable to change

• Willing to obtain CDIP, CPMA, CEMC, or CPC-I within 12 months of hire

• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field, extensive training and/or experience will be considered.
• ICD-10 training certification
• Extensive training and/or experience
• RHIA or RHIT certification

The pay range listed above is the estimated starting pay range for this role. Actual pay rate offered depends on many factors including each individual employee's experience level, preferred education/certifications, along with market conditions.

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees. Eligible employees receive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, life insurance, and employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan. Additional benefits include paid time off, participation in 401(k) and 457(b) plans, educational assistance and reimbursement, an employee assistance program, work-life balance support, gym membership and other discounts, and employee recognition programs.

A full job description is provided when an interview is scheduled. If needed, you may request a copy earlier by emailing us at careers@cuyunamed.org. CRMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veteran). If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-546-4415 or email careers@cuyunamed.org for assistance.