Certified Coder

Jefferson City Medical Group; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus structure

Health insurance

Short- and long-term disability

PTO 160+ hours annually

Holiday leave 56 hours

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Jefferson City Medical Group is seeking a skilled medical coder for our billing team. You will handle provider and ancillary service billing, and coordinate with clinics to ensure accurate coding and billing information.

Applicants should have CPC/CCA/CEMC certifications or strong credentials, with at least two years in a physician coding environment and solid knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding. Missouri-based applicants preferred.

Qualifications

• Education must include a high school diploma or GED.
• An associate degree is preferred.
• Certification in CPC, CCA, and/or CEMC is required or strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of medical terminology and coding practices.
• Proficiency with ICD-10 and CPT coding systems and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Performs all functions essential in the billing of providers and ancillary services.
• Organizes workflow and communication with clinics and providers for accurate billing information.
• Effectively communicates within the organization and with the public in line with clinic philosophy, vision and mission.
• Appropriately uses facility communication, information systems and equipment.

Skills

Medical terminology

Self-learning

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Certified Coding Associate (CCA)

Certified Evaluation and Management Coder (CEMC)

Tools

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

Job description

Job TitlePosition posted: 10/16/2026 Applicants in the following states will be considered for employment: Missouri, Kansas, Arizona, Texas, Florida, and Georgia

Responsibilities

Job Specific Competencies:Performs all functions essential in the billing of providers and ancillary services.Organizes workflow and communication with the clinics and providers for accurate billing information.Effectively communicates within the organization and with the public consistent with the clinic philosophy, vision and mission.Appropriately uses facility communication, information systems and equipment.

JCMG Core Competencies

Strives for continuous quality improvement.Participates in educational experiences designed to maintain and/or improve professional competence.Maintains high work ethic standards.Provides quality customer service to staff, patients and visitors always.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Associate degree preferred
• Experience: Minimum two years in a Physician Coding environment
• Certification/License: Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Certification/License: Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
• Certification/License: Certified Evaluation and Management Coder (CEMC) for E&M Specialties and Family Medicine
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Competency in medical terminology as demonstrated by either formal training or experience
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to assess self-learning needs and participate in educational programs as appropriate
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Computer literate
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge and experience with ICD-10 and CPT coding

Benefits

• Annual bonus structure based on performance metrics
• Health insurance & employer paid short- and long-term disability
• Generous PTO policy, beginning at 160-hours annually, & a lump sum of 40 hours PTO given at start of employment
• 56 hours paid Holiday Leave
• Employer Retirement Plan (401K) with employer match & profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement and other professional advancements