Coding Specialist I, II

Coding Specialist I
Hiring Range $22.99 to $30.66

Coding Specialist II
Hiring Range $26.33 to $35.10

Hiring Incentives

Sign on bonus

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Coding Specialist is responsible for reviewing and assigning accurate dental, medical and behavioral codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services performed by physicians and other qualified healthcare providers in the office setting. The Coding Specialist are proficient in coding across a wide range of services, including evaluation and management, surgery, radiology, pathology, behavioral, of medical and dental procedures. The Coding Specialist demonstrates sound knowledge of dental and/or medical coding guidelines and regulations including compliance and reimbursement. The Coding Specialist has knowledge of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCs), and International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10) as well as knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology necessary to correctly code provider diagnosis and services. 

This position has two (2) levels designed to provide progressively more responsible and independent work experiences. Progression between job levels is based on the demonstrated ability to successfully handle more progressively responsible assignments.

Qualifications:

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services:

1. Postsecondary certificate in medical billing and coding; OR Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Health Care Financial Management or related field; OR equivalent combination of training, education and related experience.


2. Certification in one of the following:

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  • Dental Coding and Billing, through AAPC
  
  
  • CPC (Certified Professional Coding) through AAPC,
  
  
  • CCS or (Certified Coding Specialist),
  
  
  • CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist-Professional),
  
  
  
  

      3.  One (1) year of dental, medical, or behavioral coding and/or billing experience.

      4.  Two (2) years of clerical experience working in a healthcare organization or in a position that requires understanding and application of basic accounting principles or              equivalent.

Additional Qualifications for Coding Specialist II:

1. Two (2) additional years of dental and/or medical or behavioral coding experience; OR certification in one of the following:

• RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) or,


• RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) through AHIMA.

Working Environment:

• Individuals may be exposed to: none


• Noise Level: moderate noise (i.e. business office, with computers and printers, light traffic).


• Local Travel: SCF serves communities throughout the State of Alaska. Many of the communities are accessible via the Alaska road system. Individuals in this position can be required to travel to road-accessible facilities by either driving or being a passenger in a vehicle or by use of alternative transportation.


• Remote Travel: SCF serves communities throughout the State of Alaska. Many of the communities are rural and cannot be accessed via the Alaska road or rail system. Individuals in this position can be required to travel to rural locations via various modes of transportation which can include small airplanes with additional local transportation by boat, snow machine and/or all-terrain vehicle.

Physical Demands:

• Position Requirements: stand (under 1/3 time); walk (under 1/3 time); sit (over 2/3 time); use hands for dexterity to handle or feel (over 2/3 time); reach with hands and arms (under 1/3 time); climb or balance (under 1/3 time); stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (under 1/3 time); talk or hear (over 2/3 time).


• Weight Lifted or Force Exerted: up to 10 pounds (to 2/3 time); up to 25 pounds (under 1/3 time); up to 50 pounds (under 1/3 time).


• Special Vision Requirements: none.


• Additional Physical Demands: employee may be required to work holidays, evenings, weekends, and nights.

Age(s) and Population(s) Served:

Alaska Native/American Indian Preference in Employment

Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as amended, SCF pursues a policy of Alaska Native/American Indian preference in hiring, contracting, and training.