Certified Medical Coder (CPC)

DaMar Staffing; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

PTO bi-weekly

No weekends or holidays

Job summary

Western North Carolina Community Health Services is seeking a Certified Medical Coder to handle outpatient billing for medical, dental, and behavioral health services in Asheville, NC. Preference for CPC with outpatient and physician-based coding experience.

All Billing staff may adopt a hybrid schedule after 90 days: 4 days remote, 1 day on-site. Competitive benefits and a supportive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Location must be onsite in Asheville, NC.
• At least one year full-time experience in a similar position.
• Outpatient billing for medical, dental, and behavioral health preferred.
• Knowledge of medical billing procedures and payer guidelines.
• High school diploma or equivalent; medical coding training preferred.
• AAPC CPC certification or willingness to obtain within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Code outpatient services for medical, dental, and behavioral health.
• Ensure compliance with payer guidelines and accurate billing.
• Maintain accurate billing records in the EPIC EHR system.

Skills

Onsite Asheville NC

Billing experience

Medical coding knowledge

Payer guidelines knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Coding

AAPC CPC certification

Tools

EPIC EHR

Relias LMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

CERTIFIED MEDICAL CODER

Medical, Dental, and Behavioral Health Outpatient Billing

This position requires 90 days onsite and then one day a week in the office.

The position is based at our Minnie Jones Health Center, 257 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801.

The Western NC Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). We are committed to caring for our patients with purpose and integrity and providing our team members with the support they need.

Are you organized, detail-oriented, and good at time management, this could be a great position for you! We are seeking a Medical Coder to join our growing team. We prefer that the candidate is a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with outpatient and physician-based coding experience.

All Billing department employees are eligible for a hybrid work arrangement after 90 days of successful performance. The hybrid arrangement is currently the same for all members of the Billing team: 4 days remote, 1 day on-site.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Location: Needs to be able to work onsite in Asheville, NC.
• Experience- One year full-time in a similar position required.
• Medical, dental, and behavioral health outpatient billing experience highly desired.
• Knowledge- Medical billing procedures, coding, and payer guidelines.
• Education- High school diploma or equivalent, Medical Coding, preferred.
• Certification(s)/Licensure- AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC); or willing to train and test for certification within 1 year of employment.

Preferred:

• Interact in a friendly and professional manner with a wide range of staff, physicians and public.
• Plan, prioritize and complete delegated tasks with attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure is essential.
• Expert knowledge of medical office operations.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs to produce correspondence, documents, presentations, records, and spreadsheets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with role of FQHCs in the community preferred.
• Bilingual candidates English/Spanish preferred

WORK/LIFE BENEFITS:

• Competitive health plans for employees and dependents including medical, dental, vision, and telehealth
• Up to Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• Up to Two (2) Floating Holidays
• Accrued PTO bi-weekly (156 hours a year based on 40 hour work week)
• No weekends or holiday work required
• Free parking

FINANCIAL WELL-BEING BENEFITS:

• 403(b) Retirements Savings with Match
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• HRSA and Public Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness Program

CAREER GROWTH:

• Monthly staff meetings and trainings
• EPIC EHR platform
• Relias Learning Management System (LMS)

Western North Carolina Community Health Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, services, programs, or activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly range based on certification and experience $18.50 to $23.00