Medical Coder

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority; Tacoma (WA, CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision premiums paid

13 vacation days

13 sick days

18 paid holidays

401(k) with profit-sharing

Life and AD&D insurance

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority in Tacoma, WA, is seeking a Medical Coder (CPC or CCS) to join our Patient Accounts team. This on-site role focuses on accurate coding, billing compliance, and timely claims submission in collaboration with providers.

You will ensure documentation supports E/M, ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding, verify coding accuracy and payer info, and stay current with regulations. A CPC/CCS credential and 3+ years of coding experience are required.

Qualifications

• CPC, CPC-A, CCS, or CCS credential required.
• 3+ years of medical coding and/or charge billing experience within the last 4 years.
• Experience with EHR/EMR and practice management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review EMRs to ensure documentation supports appropriate E/M, ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding.
• Verify medical necessity and payer information before billing.
• Educate providers to improve coding accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with physicians, Patient Accounts, and IT to resolve issues.
• Review provider task queues and coding worklists to ensure timely processing.
• Reconcile unbilled encounter reports and resolve outstanding billing issues.
• Stay current with coding guidelines, payer regulations, and industry updates to maintain credentials.
• Assist with training new team members and provider education.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and organizational policies.

Skills

CPC/CCS credentials

3+ years coding exp

EHR/EMR experience

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EHR/EMR

Practice management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Step Into a Role Where Your Medical Coding Expertise Drives Impact & Excellence!

Location: Tacoma, WA | On-Site

Schedule: Full-Time | Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Hiring Range: $27.45 - $31.57 per hour

Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

Are you a detail-oriented Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) who is passionate about accuracy, compliance, and improving patient care? We are seeking an experienced Medical Coder to join our Patient Accounts team.

In this role, you'll play a vital part in ensuring accurate medical coding, billing compliance, and timely claim submission while partnering with providers to improve documentation and reimbursement. If you thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment and enjoy solving coding challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do:

• Review electronic medical records (EMRs) to ensure documentation supports appropriate Evaluation & Management (E/M), ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding.
• Verify medical necessity, coding accuracy, modifiers, and payer information before releasing encounters for billing.
• Communicate documentation deficiencies to providers and provide education to improve coding accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with physicians, Patient Accounts, and Information Technology teams to resolve coding, billing, and documentation issues.
• Review provider task queues and coding worklists daily to ensure timely processing.
• Reconcile unbilled encounter reports and resolve outstanding billing issues.
• Stay current with coding guidelines, payer regulations, and industry updates to maintain coding credentials.
• Assist with training new team members and support ongoing provider education initiatives.
• Maintain strict compliance with HIPAA, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Certified Professional Coder (CPC), CPC-A, Certified Coding Associate (CCA), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential.
• Minimum of three years of recent medical coding and/or charge billing experience (within the last four years), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with Electronic Health Records (EHR/EMR) and practice management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Family Practice coding experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced outpatient healthcare environment.

Why PTHA?

We are more than a clinic - we're a culturally grounded, patient-first health and wellness center serving the Indigenous community. We value teamwork, integrity, and community well-being. Here, your work has meaning.

• Work in a mission-driven, accredited organization
• Serve a close-knit patient population in an urban reservation setting
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development and training
• Experience a strong support system and inclusive team culture

Perks of the Role:

• Meaningful Mission - Contribute to the overall wellness of a tribally operated health organization dedicated to serving the Indigenous community with respect, humility, and compassion
• Engaging Experience - Hands-on experience with modern digital dental technology
• Competitive Compensation - Receive a fair salary that reflects your expertise and the impact of your work
• Supportive Team Culture - Join a collaborative and inclusive environment where respect and ethics are core values
• Cultural Enrichment - Work in an organization that values and integrates Indigenous traditions, community care, and cultural sensitivity
• Stability & Impact - Be part of a long-standing, accredited institution that plays a vital role in community health and development

PTHA Employee Benefits:

• Supportive environment that values a healthy work/life balance
• Medical/Dental/Vision monthly premiums paid 100% by PTHA for employees (health coverage begins the first of the month following hire date)
• (13) annual leave (vacation) days + (13) annual sick leave days
• (18+) annual paid holidays including a birthday holiday
• 401(k) with annual profit-sharing contributions after (1) years of service
• Life and AD&D insurance coverage
• Have student loans? PTHA is an approved loan repayment site for various student loan programs

This is more than a billing w/CPC position - it's an opportunity to lead, influence processes, and make a meaningful impact on both operations and patient care. You'll play a critical role in strengthening the revenue cycle while supporting a mission-driven organization committed to community health.

In accordance with federal law, Native American Preference in employment applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors.