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Valleywise Health System

HIM Coding Educator

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$30.37 - $44.80/hr

Provides onsite and/or virtual support of trainees, and acts as a knowledge resource for all staff. Collects and coordinates the collection of data by performing coding quality chart reviews ...

SOCOTEC

CMT Estimator Trainee

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

... code advisory and construction advisory projects. SOCOTEC offers competitive salary and benefits ... We have a need for a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Estimator Trainee in our Phoenix, Arizona ...

Socotec

CMT Estimator Trainee

Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

... code advisory and construction advisory projects. SOCOTEC offers competitive salary and benefits ... We have a need for a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Estimator Trainee in our Phoenix, Arizona ...

Socotec

CMT Estimator Trainee

Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

... code advisory and construction advisory projects. SOCOTEC offers competitive salary and benefits ... We have a need for a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Estimator Trainee in our Phoenix, Arizona ...

Whiz Global LLC

Automation Engineer / SDET

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$45.75 - $60.25/hr

Seeking Automation Engineers / SDETs with strong coding and API testing experience to help drive ... Shivani Yadav Recruitment Trainee Whiz Global LLC Phone : shivani.yadav Address: 1555 Medlock ...

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Senior Team Leader - Emergency Response

Chandler, AZ

$114K - $114K/yr

Ensure that all trainees adhere to the company's Code of Conduct. * The Learning Experience Leader will support learning and development of our Emergency Response (Tier 1) Agents. Requirements: * Up ...

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Learning & Development Manager

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Ensure that all trainees adhere to the company's Code of Conduct. * The Learning Experience Leader will support learning and development of our Emergency Response (Tier 1) Agents. Requirements: * Up ...

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As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for coder trainee in Phoenix, AZ is $45,158.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,029.00 and $50,557.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Coder trainees are individuals who are in the process of learning how to write, test, and maintain computer code under supervision. They typically work under experienced programmers or as part of a training program to develop their skills in various programming languages and software development practices. Coder trainees often participate in coding bootcamps, internships, or entry-level positions to gain practical experience. Their goal is to build a strong foundation in coding so they can progress to more advanced developer roles.

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To thrive as a Coder Trainee, you need a basic understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and coding systems such as ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT, typically supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with healthcare coding software, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and pursuing certification like Certified Coding Associate (CCA) is advantageous. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are vital soft skills in this role. These skills ensure accurate coding, minimize billing errors, and support efficient healthcare reimbursement processes.

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As a Coder Trainee, you will typically start with basic programming assignments such as debugging existing code, writing simple scripts, and assisting with testing and documentation. You'll often work closely with senior developers and participate in team meetings to understand project requirements and workflows. Trainees are usually given opportunities to shadow experienced coders, contribute to collaborative projects, and gradually take on more complex coding tasks as their skills develop. This hands-on approach helps build a strong foundation and prepares you for more advanced responsibilities within the team.
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HIM Coding Educator

HIM Coding Educator

Valleywise Health System

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$30.37 - $44.80/hr

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Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 59 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

231st of 882 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Under the direction of the Health Information Management (HIM) Supervisor of Coding Education, this position is responsible for providing training, education, and mentoring to the inpatient coding team, as well as, CDI staff for coding education. The educator will need to be able to provide this training either in person and/or virtually. Work with business owners in defining, planning, implementing, and evaluating the training required to ensure a smooth change management for coding operations, revenue cycle and affected areas. Responsible for evaluating and delivering a comprehensive range of training and education programs as it relates to the end-users needs. Provides onsite and/or virtual support of trainees, and acts as a knowledge resource for all staff. Collects and coordinates the collection of data by performing coding quality chart reviews, ensuring the reviews meet government, regulatory, and coding guidelines/standards. Responsible for delivering the results of these chart reviews with reports that can be used to make informed business decisions, that are accurate, relevant and error free.
Hourly Rate: $30.37 - $44.80
Qualifications
Education:
  • Requires an associate's degree in Health Information Management or related field; or an equivalent combination of training and progressively responsible experience that will result in the required specialized knowledge and abilities to perform the assigned work.
  • A bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field is preferred.

Experience:
  • Must have minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible healthcare acute care coding, that involves both inpatient and outpatient facility coding experience that demonstrates a strong understanding of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
  • Must have: Level 1 Trauma coding experience, coding in a teaching hospital, and electronic health record experience.
  • Prefer Burn coding experience and/or experience providing classroom, on-site and/or virtual training.

Specialized Training:
  • ICD-10, ICD-10 PCS, Coding and auditing experience required.
  • Prefer formal training in 3M products/ Epic/Auditing/CDI/Revenue Cycle.

Certification/Licensure:
  • Requires certification as a CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CIC, or COC.
  • Preferred dual certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Requires extensive knowledge and experience in both inpatient facility coding, which is the subject area they are evaluating, reporting and providing training for.
  • Must demonstrate knowledge of HIPAA privacy and security regulations as evidenced by appropriate handling of Protected Health Information (PHI), promoting confidentiality and using discretion when handling patient and various hospital departments' information.
  • Must be able to follow all Federal and State regulations, as well as all Valleywise Health policies and procedures.
  • Requires a basic understanding of all functions performed by the Coding and Revenue Cycle Teams.
  • Requires strong computer skills in all areas of healthcare applications, technology, education and automated systems as well as Microsoft Products, Epic, PwC SMART and 3M software. This includes the ability to adapt to multiple client systems simultaneously.
  • Requires a basic understanding of the standard tools, workflow processes, and/or procedures and concepts used in implementing, designing, and delivering training programs and materials.
  • Prefer an understanding of healthcare business and software and a strong ability to translate administrative and operating requirements into clear, specific, and actionable curriculum and then implement and teach those curriculums.
  • Must demonstrate effective listening, facilitation and presentation skills.
  • Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing including knowledge of basic grammar, spelling & punctuation.
  • Must be flexible, detail-oriented, highly collaborative and the ability to be a positive influence on others. The ability to work in a team environment, as well as, independently while having the willingness to take ownership of responsibilities, is quality conscious and be able to manage time effectively and ability to adapt to change.
  • Must be able to continuously listen, react and suggest ways to complement or assist the work of others.
  • Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.

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