Medical Coder I

Location: Florida - Remote

About the organization

Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants, and nearly 100 locations, FCS utilizes innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments to provide world-class cancer care. Recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Patients benefit from ground-breaking therapies in a community setting and may participate in national clinical research studies. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval. Through a partnership with Sarah Cannon, FCS is one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States and often leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies.

About the role

Responsible for ensuring all services are assigned with the correct CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM codes and are billed and processed in accordance with government and third-party payer guidelines in a timely manner. Demonstrates working knowledge of all facets of the role, relevant regulations, and organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assign correct CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM codes for services.
• Ensure billing and processing comply with government and third-party payer guidelines.
• Navigate EMR and practice management software (Centricity and OncoEMR preferred).
• Perform duties in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPC, CPC-A, CCS, or CCS-P certification required or must obtain one within one year of hire.
• Proficient knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding.
• Minimum of one year of professional fee coding experience in medical oncology, radiation oncology, or multispecialty coding preferred.
• Experience with billing and collections for government and third-party payers preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Skills

• Analysis & Critical Thinking: Solid problem-solving, decision-making, planning, time management, and organizational skills. Detail-oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, and diversity awareness. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential material, sometimes in emotionally charged situations.
• Communication Skills: Effective oral, written, and presentation skills; active listener; provides balanced feedback. Good command of the English language; second language is an asset.
• Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: Strong customer focus. Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness, and operational excellence through collaboration, partnerships, and positive relations.
• Self-Management: Effectively manages time, conflicting priorities, stress, and professional development. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and remotely. Demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401-K match.
• Pet and legal insurance.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

All offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening, drug testing, and nicotine testing. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized. FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption.