Coder - KC CODING

Kadlec; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Tri-Cities, WA, is seeking a Clinic Coder, Certified – Level II, to analyze, code, and compile medical records across multiple settings. The role includes auditing provider documentation and giving ongoing feedback to improve accuracy and compliance.

Join Kadlec Clinic Billing to support safe, high-quality patient care with experienced leadership, in a culture of respect and collaboration throughout Providence’s Kadlec network.

Qualifications

• Certification from American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) upon hire.
• Certification from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) upon hire.
• 3 years related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, code, and compile medical records to document patient condition and treatment across family practice, specialty practice, hospital and ASC settings.
• Audit provider documentation and provide continuous, meaningful provider feedback.

Education

Certified by AAPC

Certified by AHIMA

Job description

Description

Under the general supervision of the Kadlec Clinic Billing Manager, analyzes, codes, and compiles medical records to document patient condition and treatment in Family Practice, Specialty Practice, Hospital and ASC settings. The Clinic - Coder, Certified – Level II will audit Provider documentation and provide continuous, meaningful provider feedback.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Kadlec Regional Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

• Upon hire: Certification from American Academy of Professional Coders
• Upon hire: Certification from American Health Information Management Association
• 3 years related experience and/or training.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years recent, related experience.

Why Join Providence?

We take care of you so you can focus on delivering our mission of providing safe, compassionate care.

Benefits

• Our best-in‑class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of providing safe, compassionate care.
• Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well‑being resources and much more.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best‑in‑class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100‑year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About The Team

Located in sunny Tri‑Cities, Washington, Kadlec is the largest non‑profit healthcare provider in the region, offering primary and specialty care to patients in the Tri‑Cities and surrounding region. Kadlec is the premier choice for customer service excellence, providing compassionate healthcare by combining cutting‑edge technology and innovation with evidence‑based, patient‑focused care.

Kadlec is the home to a growing open‑heart surgery and interventional cardiology program, the region's only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a world‑class all digital outpatient imaging center as well as a number of other innovative services and programs.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Pay Range: $26.49 - $40.52