Billing Certified Coder

Join Our Team at Northwest Human Services!

Northwest Human Services is a non-profit leader in providing advocacy, quality healthcare and social services in Marion and Polk counties since 1970.  We are a mission focused organization providing compassionate and professional medical, dental, psychiatry, mental health, and wraparound services for those in our community who need it most - uninsured individuals, families, the homeless, and migrant workers.  As a Community Health Center we value a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony.

Location:

West Salem Clinic | 1233 Edgewater St. NW, Salem OR 97304

Job Status:

Full-time, 40 hrs./wk., Monday - Friday

*This is not a remote position

We are seeking a qualified Billing Certified Coder to support the billing department with routine and complex encounter coding.  

YOUR ROLE:

As a Billing Certified Coder, you will be dually responsible for billing as well as routine and complex encounter coding. You will ensure appropriate coding of services and diagnosis coding, based on your review of the clinical record. Additionally, you will provide accurate and timely medical, mental health, and/or dental billing and coding functions for accurate claim submission. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform both routine and complex encounter coding for medical, mental health, and dental services.


• Review clinical records to ensure appropriate coding of services and diagnoses.


• Provide accurate and timely billing functions for claim submission.


• Ensure compliance with billing standards and procedures.


• Communicate effectively with patients, staff, and insurance representatives in a courteous and professional manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) with an active certificate.
  


• Medical billing and coding with 2 years' experience
  


• Have a basic understanding of computers, file systems, and report logic


• Knowledge of accounting principles as they pertain to charges, adjustments, and payments


• Ability to communicate effectively and handle medical information/records in a confidential manner


• Must be able to interact courteously with patients, staff, and insurance carrier representatives
  

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS: Our Agency strives to provide a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive within our industry.

• Competitive Salary


• Full Comprehensive Health Plans: Medical with two plan options


• Dental & Vision options


• Flex Spending Account


• Group Life: Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 100% paid by employer


• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match


• PTO - 10 hours a month for FT positions @ 40 hrs./wk.


• 7½ paid holidays each year + 2 paid floating holidays for FT positions


• Continuing Education & Training Benefits


• Employee Healthy Living Program – Gym Membership & Smoking Cessation

Northwest Human Services sites are eligible for various Provider Incentive Programs through the Oregon Office of Rural Health and National Health Service Corps loan repayment and scholarship programs. Our sites qualify for Rural Practitioner Tax Credits, and we have Primary Care, Dental, and Mental Health HPSA scores of 18, 19, and 22, respectively. For more details, visit the Office of Rural Health, National Health Service Corps, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness websites.

TO APPLY:

If you are interested in joining a team that makes a difference in the lives of many, apply online at: Employment (northwesthumanservices.org)

For more information, contact the HR/Recruiting Department at: [email protected] | 503.588.5828

All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo a criminal records check.

Equal Opportunity Employer | We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.