Coding Specialist I

Join our team as a Coding Specialist I at our Central Administration office in Toppenish, WA. Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care. We are a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, offering medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, behavioral health, shelter assistance, energy and weatherization support, HIV/AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

About the role

1.0 FTE (40 hours per week), non-exempt position.

Pay

$21.44–$26.27/hour, depending on experience, with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 24/7 telemedicine access
• Profit sharing and 403(b) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• 8 paid holidays

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and resolve issues that impede the successful posting of clinical charges
• Post charges in Epic per coding rules and conventions
• Review charge documents for completeness and return incomplete documents to the source
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient demographics and medical and financial information
• Uphold Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA compliance guidelines in relation to billing, collections, and PHI information
• Report to work as scheduled, participate in assigned meetings, and meet performance standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Graduate of a medical coding program (preferred)
• Minimum six months of experience in healthcare coding or billing
• Experience with a healthcare practice management system
• FQHC billing or coding experience (preferred)
• Epic system experience (preferred)
• CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) certification (preferred)
• Ability to use and understand billing coding books and guides
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of medical/dental terminology, data entry, and billing coding (preferred)
• Knowledge of accounts receivable processes (preferred)
• Maintain consistent performance and attendance standards
• Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills