Job description

About Country Doctor Community Health Center: Country Doctor Community Health Centers (CDCHC), is a not-for-profit organization that operates two primary care clinics, After-Hours Clinic, a school-based health center and a Dental clinic. Our Carolyn Downs Family Medical Center was founded by the Seattle Black Panther Party more than 50 years ago in Seattle’s Central District Area, and our Country Doctor Community Clinic was established in 1971 by the residents of the Capitol Hill community to provide affordable and comprehensive primary health care services. Our founding principles of social justice live on today. We care for patients from around the region and the world, of all ages, gender identities, and abilities, including people with and without health insurance. Our staff works with a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated and dynamic individuals who share our commitment to health equity.

JOB SUMMARY: The Billing & Coding Specialist 1 processes the charge capture, charge review, coding and billing functions within the Revenue Cycle team. The position is responsible for ensuring accurate charge capture, coding, encounter reporting, and timely claims submission. Additionally, the Billing & Coding Specialist group manages denials, insurance rebills, as well as collecting, posting, and managing account payments, and following up on accounts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
· High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent

· Coding Certification from APPC or AHIMA

Or

· 5yrs experience working in Medical billing, with chart review, and coding review experience

· Minimum two years customer service/front desk experience in a medical clinic or health care environment

· Knowledge of ICD 10, CPT codes and medical terminology

· Experience with automated accounts receivable systems

· Ability to work collaboratively and foster a team environment

· Ability to manage to, and report on, performance targets and deadlines

· Communicates effectively with internal and external customers

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Experience with Epic Professional Billing and Epic clinical suites

· Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) reimbursement environment

· Experience working with culturally diverse populations

· Three years prior experience in a medical billing environment

· Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications

· Knowledge of general accounting principles, revenue cycle processes, medical insurance, and associated regulations

· Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects, and deadlines simultaneously and to identify and resolve exceptions and to interpret data, proficient in data entry
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Codes accounts using current ICD coding version and within timeframe set by FQHC

· Maintain confidentiality of all patient care information to ensure HIPAA guidelines are adhered to

· Maintains system by entering accurate data, verifying and updating insurance, and claims information, handles carrier correspondence, manages EOBs, and keys payments received

· Collect, post and manage patient account payments

· Investigates rejected claims to resolve denial and submit corrected claims timely.

· As directed by the Revenue and Reimbursement Manager, assists in planning, organizing, directing and maintaining Health Information Services in accordance with established policies, procedures, state and federal regulations and accreditation standards (i.e. HIPAA, JCAHO, CARF)

· Assist in establishing and maintaining procedures for the collection, coding, abstracting, filing and retrieval of medical records

· Manage work queues in Epic and allocate resources efficiently

· Review and process requests for patient information within required timeframe

· Maintain a neat and orderly work environment

· Performs other related duties and activities as directed and assigned by the Revenue and Reimbursement Manager. Participates in the overall quality assessment and improvement program activities

· Participates in continuing education classes and training programs

· Attends and actively participates in all Department and Organization meeting(s), Training(s),

· Communicates with clinical team, on a regular basis to identify trends, billing issues, related to clinical coding/documentation

· Follows all policies and procedures for CDCHC, and the Finance department

· Ensure supplies have been replenished in work areas as necessary

· Supports additional coding, billing, and Practice management projects as needed

· Other duties as assigned.

SALARY: $22.28 - 31.36/ DOE

Benefits

We provide a robust suite of benefits to all employees working 17.5 hours a week or more. Benefits include the choice of three medical plans (2 PPO and 1 HMO), two dental plans, long-term disability insurance programs, as well as life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage. Also, employees have access to flexible spending accounts, subsidizes up to 50 % of the cost of an ORCA pass, and a generous safe harbor 401K plan with a 3 % base employer contribution plus an additional 2% discretionary match, depending on the amount employee contribute.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.28 - $31.36 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• REQUIRED: How do you think your past or current experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural humility and diversity amongst our patients and staff?

Experience:

• Medical Billers & Coders: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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