Coding Specialist I

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc.; Toppenish (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is seeking a Coding Specialist I at our Central Administration office in Toppenish, WA. The role involves identifying and resolving issues affecting clinical charge postings, posting charges in Epic, and ensuring complete and compliant documentation.

The candidate will maintain patient confidentiality, follow HIPAA guidelines, and participate in meetings and performance standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Graduate of medical coding program preferred.
• CPC or CCS certification preferred.
• Experience in healthcare coding or billing minimum six months.
• Experience with a healthcare practice management system preferred.
• FQHC Billing or Coding experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical/dental terminology, data entry, and billing coding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and resolve issues that impede posting of clinical charges.
• Post charges in Epic per coding rules and conventions.
• Review charge documents for completeness and return incomplete documents to source.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient demographics and PHI at all times.
• Uphold Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA compliance in billing and collections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Billing and coding knowledge

HIPAA compliance

Healthcare billing experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical coding program

CPC or CCS certification

Tools

Epic system experience

Job description

Join our team as a Coding Specialist I at our Central Administration office in Toppenish, WA!

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

We invite you to explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families!

Position Highlights:

• 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week).
• $21.44-$26.27/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates.
• 100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine.
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available.
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

What You’ll Do:

• Identify, research, and resolve issues that impede the successful posting of clinical charges.
• Posts charges in Epic per the Coding rules and conventions.
• Review charge documents for completeness and return incomplete documents to the source.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient demographics and medical and financial information at all times.
• Uphold Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA compliance guidelines in relation to billing, collections, and PHI information.
• Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, participate in all assigned meetings, and meet established performance and accountability standards.
• The listed essential functions are not necessarily exhaustive and may be revised by the employer at its sole discretion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Graduate of a medical coding program is preferred.
• Minimum six months experience in healthcare coding or billing.
• Experience with a healthcare practice management system.
• FQHC Billing or Coding Experience is preferred.
• Epic system experienceis preferred.
• CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification is preferred.
• Ability to use and understand billing coding books and guides.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of medical/dental terminology, data entry, and billing coding is preferred.
• Knowledge of accounts receivable processes is preferred.
• Maintain consistent performance and attendance standards
• Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills are essential.

Our Mission Statement

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization!