Healthcare Data Entry & Coding Clerk

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians is seeking a Data Entry Clerk to perform highly technical coding and data entry within the Tribal Health Clinic. The role focuses on ICD-9 CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding to support reimbursement and accurate patient records in the EHR and RPMS systems.

The incumbent ensures compliance with coding guidelines and third-party policies. The position requires attention to detail, ability to work with clinical staff to clarify documentation, and strong computer

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Medical terminology and ICD-9 and CPT codes preferred.
• Knowledge of RPMS/Electronic Health Record required.
• Proficient use of computer.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive review of the visit record to assure presence of all component parts.
• Evaluates the Electronic Health Record visit documentation for consistency and adequacy. Ensures that diagnosis accurately reflects treatment rendered.
• Provides back-up coverage to Patient Registration staff.
• Audits and/or corrects ICD-9 and CPT codes for billing third party resources.
• Reviews each encounter, identifying deficiencies, documenting and reporting operational difficulties to appropriate supervisor.
• Responsible for various data clean-up projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Directly participates with medical, dental, laboratory, radiology, audiology, pharmacy and nursing staff to clarify documentation in EHR.
• Merge pharmacy visits and enter missing information.

Skills

Medical terminology

ICD-9/CPT coding

RPMS/Electronic Health Record

Computer proficiency

Clear communication

Confidentiality

Native American preference

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RPMS/Electronic Health Record

Job description

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians is seeking a Data Entry Clerk to perform highly technical coding and data entry within the Tribal Health Clinic. The role focuses on ICD-9 CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding to support reimbursement and accurate patient records in the EHR and RPMS systems.

The incumbent ensures compliance with coding guidelines and third-party policies. The position requires attention to detail, ability to work with clinical staff to clarify documentation, and strong computer