Academe Training Manager

The Medical Coding Academy Training Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive training programs for inpatient and outpatient medical coders.

Requirements

• Design and implement structured training programs for new hires, cross-training, and upskilling initiatives.
• Develop curriculum aligned with ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS, DRG grouping, UHDDS standards, and payer-specific guidelines.
• Create training materials, job aids, and e-learning modules using adult learning principles and modern instructional design.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Medical Coding Academy, including scheduling, resource allocation, and trainer assignments.
• Monitor training progress, attendance, and completion rates; ensure timely certification and readiness for production.
• Maintain training dashboards and provide regular reports on learner performance and program effectiveness.
• Ensure all training content complies with official coding guidelines, regulatory standards, and client-specific requirements.
• Incorporate QA feedback and audit trends into training programs to address recurring errors and knowledge gaps.
• Stay updated on coding guideline changes and cascade updates promptly through refresher sessions.
• Track learner performance through assessments, mock audits, and post-training evaluations.
• Define KPIs for training effectiveness (accuracy improvement, productivity ramp-up, error reduction).
• Implement continuous improvement strategies based on feedback and performance data.
• Partner with Operations and QA team to align training objectives with business needs and quality goals.
• Coordinate with leadership for workforce planning, glidepath timelines, and certification requirements.
• Participate in client calls to present training strategies and outcomes when required.