Certified Medical Coder (CPC)

Western North Carolina Community Health Services; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,485 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

PTO

Free parking

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Loan forgiveness program

Job summary

Western NC Community Health Services is seeking a Medical Coder to join our Billing department at Minnie Jones Health Center in Asheville, NC. The ideal candidate will have CPC certification or willingness to train, and at least one year of full-time outpatient coding experience in medical, dental, and behavioral health settings.

This role supports our mission by ensuring accurate coding, adherence to payer guidelines, and timely claims submissions.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time experience in a similar position.
• Experience with medical, dental, and behavioral health outpatient billing.
• Knowledge of medical billing procedures, coding, and payer guidelines.
• High school diploma or equivalent; Medical Coding preferred.
• AAPC CPC certification or willingness to train within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Code medical, dental, and behavioral health outpatient encounters.
• Ensure compliance with payer guidelines and documentation requirements.
• Collaborate with Billing team to ensure timely submissions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records.

Skills

Medical billing

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Medical Coding training

Tools

EPIC EHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Medical, Dental, and Behavioral Health Outpatient Billing

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

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, 5 days on-site. All team members are on-site Tuesday.

Qualifications

Required

• 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.

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)
• Free parking
• 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

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