Job Description (JD)

Role: Coding Educator (Temp-to-Hire, 13 Weeks)

Location: Sacramento, CA (hybrid—mostly remote with local travel)

Type: Contingent / Temp-to-Hire

Overview

Sutter Health is seeking Professional Fee–focused Coding Educators to provide physician education, coding accuracy validation, and documentation improvement support across multiple clinical groups. This individual will play a critical role in chart review, coding audits, and the delivery of targeted training aligned with compliance and revenue cycle goals. Candidates must reside within the Sutter Health footprint and be available for occasional onsite work.

Responsibilities

Coding Education & Training

• Deliver physician and coder education in Pro Fee environments, including ASC, outpatient, and surgery.
• Facilitate individual and group training sessions; present coding concepts clearly to clinicians.
• Address provider questions related to documentation standards and audit findings.

Audits & Accuracy Monitoring

• Conduct focused coding audits and detailed chart reviews.
• Identify coding discrepancies, trends, and risks.
• Partner with leadership to develop targeted education plans.
• Support audit readiness, revenue cycle initiatives, and CLARO-related education needs.

Documentation & Compliance Support

• Improve documentation integrity and reduce variation in coding practices.
• Implement education initiatives aligned with organizational compliance expectations.
• Collaborate with coding and CDI leaders to standardize documentation and coding quality.

Required Qualifications

Certifications (must have):

• CPC (AAPC)
• CCS or CCS-P (AHIMA)

Experience:

• Strong background in Pro Fee coding, education, and audit environments.
• Proven ability to engage directly with physicians and present complex concepts.
• Experience conducting chart reviews and coding accuracy audits.

Work Model Requirements:

• Must reside within the Sutter Health footprint (California).
• Able to support occasional onsite needs and local travel.
• Willing and eligible to convert to permanent employment after the 13-week assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CDEO or CDIP
• Bachelor’s degree

Work Location

1450 Expo Pkwy, Suite B

Sacramento, CA 95815