Join Catholic Health as an Auditor/Educator and play a key role in ensuring coding accuracy, compliance, education, and data integrity across a multi-specialty healthcare environment. This position combines coding expertise, auditing, education, and mentorship to support coding associates, clinicians, CDI professionals, and operational leaders while promoting regulatory compliance and best practices. Position Summary The Auditor/Educator partners with coding teams, clinicians, outpatient coding leadership, CDI professionals, compliance departments, ancillary services, and external clients to ensure accurate, consistent, and compliant coding practices. Through auditing, education, and process improvement initiatives, this individual helps maintain the integrity of coded data used for billing, reimbursement, quality reporting, and clinical outcomes. The Auditor/Educator conducts coding audits utilizing tools such as Intelicode and other auditing software, provides timely education on coding updates and regulatory changes, mentors coding staff, and supports workflow optimization within Epic and other electronic health record systems. Key Responsibilities Perform coding audits to evaluate accuracy, compliance, and data integrity. Review medical record documentation to ensure adherence to coding guidelines, billing regulations, and federal and state requirements. Provide education and feedback to coding professionals, CDI staff, and clinicians regarding coding changes and best practices. Mentor and support new coding associates. Assist with coding standardization efforts and workflow redesign initiatives within Epic and other EHR platforms. Lead special projects and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support compliance, reimbursement, and quality objectives. Generate reports, analyze trends, and identify opportunities for coding and documentation improvement. Required Qualifications Certifications CPC, COC, RHIT, CCS, or CCS-P required CPMA required Experience Minimum three (3) years of multi-specialty coding experience required Experience utilizing electronic encoders and authoritative coding resources, including:

ICD-10-CM CPT-4

Evaluation & Management (E/M) AHA Coding Clinic CPT Assistant CMS Documentation Guidelines Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting Preferred Skills Strong knowledge of outpatient coding, APCs, anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology. Proven ability to conduct audits and provide effective education and coaching. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and healthcare technology platforms. Ability to lead projects, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines. Demonstrated commitment to collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Working Conditions Frequent travel between multiple practice and healthcare sites. Valid New York State driver's license or reliable transportation required. Occasional schedule flexibility may be necessary to support audits, projects, meetings, and implementation activities. Office-based work environment with extensive computer use. Why Join Catholic Health? This is an excellent opportunity for a coding professional who enjoys auditing, education, compliance, and leadership. You'll have the opportunity to influence coding quality across the organization, mentor developing professionals, and help drive operational excellence in a collaborative healthcare environment. Apply today to bring your coding expertise, auditing skills, and passion for education to a team dedicated to quality, compliance, and exceptional patient care.

Pay:

$32.18

•$48.26 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Relocation assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

multi

•specialty coding : 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

CPMA

•Certified Professional Medical Auditor (Required) CPC, COC, RHIT, CCS, or CCS-P (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Buffalo, NY 14203 (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Buffalo, NY 14203