Certified Medical Coder (CPC) at Western North Carolina Community Health Services

Asheville, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Oct, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

11 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Coding, Outpatient Billing, Physician-based Coding, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Multitasking, Medical Office Operations, Spanish Bilingualism

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

CERTIFIED MEDICAL CODER Medical, Dental, and Behavioral Health Outpatient Billing Western NC Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). We are committed to caring for our patients with purpose and integrity and providing our team members with the support they need. Are you organized, detail-oriented, and good at time management, this could be a great position for you! We are seeking a Medical Coder to join our growing team. We prefer that the candidate is a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with outpatient and physician-based coding experience. The position is based at our Minnie Jones Health Center, 257 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801. All Billing department employees are eligible for a hybrid work arrangement after 90 days of successful performance. The hybrid arrangement is currently the same for all members of the Billing team: 4 days remote, 5 days on-site. All team members are on-site Tuesday. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: * Experience- One year full-time in a similar position required. * Medical, dental, and behavioral health outpatient billing experience highly desired. * Knowledge- Medical billing procedures, coding, and payer guidelines. * Education- High school diploma or equivalent, Medical Coding, preferred. * Certification(s)/Licensure- AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC); or willing to train and test for certification within 1 year of employment. Preferred: * Interact in a friendly and professional manner with a wide range of staff, physicians and public. * Plan, prioritize and complete delegated tasks with attention to detail. * Ability to multitask and work well under pressure is essential. * Expert knowledge of medical office operations. * Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs to produce correspondence, documents, presentations, records, and spreadsheets. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Familiarity with role of FQHCs in the community preferred. * Bilingual candidates English/Spanish preferred WORK/LIFE BENEFITS: * Competitive health plans for employees and dependents including medical, dental, vision, and telehealth * Up to Eleven (11) Paid Holidays * Up to Two (2) Floating Holidays * Accrued PTO bi-weekly (156 hours a year based on 40 hour work week) * No weekends or holiday work required * Free parking FINANCIAL WELL-BEING BENEFITS: * 403(b) Retirements Savings with Match * Employer-Paid Life Insurance * HRSA and Public Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness Program CAREER GROWTH: * Monthly staff meetings and trainings * EPIC EHR platform * Relias Learning Management System (LMS) Western North Carolina Community Health Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, services, programs, or activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hourly range based on certification and experience $18.50 to $23.00

Responsibilities

Perform medical, dental, and behavioral health outpatient coding and billing for a Federally Qualified Health Center. Ensure accuracy in coding and adherence to payer guidelines while collaborating with physicians and staff.