Coder: Certified (In-person)

Peoples Community Health Clinic•Waterloo, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coder (Certified) facilitates billing of services provided by performing CPT and ICD-10 coding, investigating charges, and processing Accounts Receivable packets. Performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission of Peoples Community Health Clinic. Protected Health Information Requirements/Access: This position will require the use or disclosure of protected health Information. This position will use the Payment class of protected health information. Restrictions on the protected health information for this position will follow the Privacy Policies of Peoples Community Health Clinic, Inc. Use or disclosure of protected health information not routinely available to this position will follow procedures assessed by or directed by management. Patient Records – Yes Medical Information System - Yes

Requirements

Education in medical terminology.
10-key calculator, data entry, and working knowledge of MS Office Products (ex. Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point) and Windows Platform. Must be comfortable moving within an EHR computer system regularly
Ability to work with a large degree of independence
Intermediate language, intermediate math, high reasoning ability
Maintains strict confidence
Skilled in planning, organizing, adaptability, attentiveness to detail and flexibility of assignment.
Certified Coding Associate (CCA)

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year coding experience (ICD-10 and CPT) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assigns ICD-10, and CPT diagnostic and procedural codes.
Verifies procedures and/or diagnoses to ensure that all charges have been submitted.
Communicates with physician to facilitate billing of services provided.
Performs encounter data entry.
Supports a service-oriented atmosphere in accordance with PCHC Mission and Philosophy.
Works to improve work processes and clinical outcomes including health disparity and quality improvement collaboratives.
Follows policies and procedures.
Develops and maintains own competence.
Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits.
Assists in control of PCHC resources.