Senior Medical Auditor & Coder

Kaiser Permanente; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Portland, OR is seeking an experienced coder for a documentation review and coding position focused on accurate claim submission and regulatory compliance. The role requires two years in healthcare, with at least one year of professional coding experience and certification credentials.

You will review documentation, stay current with guidelines, and support audits and complex coding tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of healthcare work experience.
• Minimum one year of professional coding experience.
• Ability to review documentation and ensure compliant coding.

Responsibilities

• Perform documentation and coding reviews in work queues across specialties.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory guidelines and audit standards; escalate issues.
• Handle complex coding issues and project work as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Medical Terminology

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Certified Coding Associate (CCA)

Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA)

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based (CCS-P)

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Portland, OR is seeking an experienced coder for a documentation review and coding position focused on accurate claim submission and regulatory compliance. The role requires two years in healthcare, with at least one year of professional coding experience and certification credentials.

You will review documentation, stay current with guidelines, and support audits and complex coding tasks.