Ambulatory Medical Coder – Accurate, Timely Billing

Salem Clinic P C; Keizer (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Clinic Inland Shores in Keizer, OR seeks a diligent Medical Coder to translate patient records into CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10-CM codes for billing. You will ensure timely coding, reviewing billing queues, and providing feedback on documentation opportunities to leadership.

The role requires knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, and related codes, strong communication, and accurate data entry using Epic and related tools. Join a patient-focused team committed to quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Course in health information management (claims analyst/medical biller/medical coding).
• Must have working knowledge of CPT, CPT-II, CPT-4, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM codes.
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally and courteously; effective listening, writing, spelling, and reading skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with keyboard, 10-key, mouse, word processing and basic Microsoft OS functionality.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Ability to interact with coworkers and providers tactfully, to be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, CPT-II, CPT-4 and HCPCS codes to patient encounters and procedures.
• Receive denials from Health Plan Services, review documentation and supply new appropriate code or thorough explanation as to why the code cannot be changed.
• Recognize documentation requirements and assist director with feedback to providers.
• Meet deadlines set by the Clinic (e.g. close of month). Adherence to Mandatory Overtime protocol if activated.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding standards, medical terminology, and industry changes through continuous education.
• Ability to use Epic, EncoderPro.com, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word computer systems.
• Demonstrate telephone skills and good customer service techniques.
• Flexible response to changing needs and duties within department.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Time management

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Health information management course

Tools

Epic

EncoderPro.com

Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Salem Clinic Inland Shores in Keizer, OR seeks a diligent Medical Coder to translate patient records into CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10-CM codes for billing. You will ensure timely coding, reviewing billing queues, and providing feedback on documentation opportunities to leadership.

The role requires knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, and related codes, strong communication, and accurate data entry using Epic and related tools. Join a patient-focused team committed to quality care.