Healthcare Data Entry & Coding Specialist

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians; Munising (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians is seeking a Data Entry Clerk under the Billing Office Manager to perform ICD-9 CM, CPT and HCPCS coding for reimbursement and to audit visits in the RPMS/Electronic Health Record.

The role requires reviewing visit records, ensuring accuracy, maintaining confidentiality, and coordinating with clinical staff. A high school diploma and at least one year of experience are required; strong medical terminology and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-9/CPT coding preferred.
• Experience with RPMS/Electronic Health Record systems required.
• Strong typing and computer skills; ability to communicate clearly in writing and by phone.

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.
• 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

Typing

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RPMS

EHR systems

Computer proficiency

Job description

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians is seeking a Data Entry Clerk under the Billing Office Manager to perform ICD-9 CM, CPT and HCPCS coding for reimbursement and to audit visits in the RPMS/Electronic Health Record.

The role requires reviewing visit records, ensuring accuracy, maintaining confidentiality, and coordinating with clinical staff. A high school diploma and at least one year of experience are required; strong medical terminology and computer skills are essential.