Coding Specialist I

Lummi Tribal Health Center

Job Title: Coding Specialist I

Open: August 20, 2019

Closes: September 12, 2019

Exempt: No

Salary: (6) $16.50-$18.48 depending on experience 

Division: Health & Human Service

Shift: Day

Department: Lummi Tribal Health Center

Location: Business Office

Supervisor: Coding Specialist Supervisor

Duration: Regular Full Time

Vacancies: 1

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401K .

Job Summary: This employee is part of the Business Office staff whose main purpose is to accurately code patient encounters with providers in RPMS/EHR systems. Works closely with various departments and providers to accurately code data. Must have good customer service skills because job requires regular contact with healthcare professionals, various departments, and outside agencies. This position requires accuracy in detail-oriented work.

Minimum Qualifications:

* High School Diploma or GED

* 1 year of experience with direct coding or billing for medical, dental, or other health services in a work or school setting.

* Certified Professional Coder (CPC) (CCS) or CPC-A certification through the AAPC or AHIMA. (required)

* American Dental Coders Association (ADCA) certification not required at this time.

* Lummi/Native American/Veteran preference policy applies.

Knowledge, Abilities And Skills:

* Must be able to do data entry, use internet, and use other applicable applications.

* Thorough knowledge of medical codes involving selection of most accurate and descriptive codes using ICD-10, CPT, CDT, and HCPCS resources.

* Knowledge of third party billing procedures across a variety of payer systems.

* Demonstrate skill in correlating generalized observations or symptoms (vital signs, lab results, medications, etc.) to a stated diagnosis to assign the correct ICD code.

* Experience working with an Electronic Health Record.

* Ability to understand and apply basic operating instructions.

* Acknowledge and demonstrate need to maintain confidentiality of patient information.

* Demonstrate understanding and execution of the Federal Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act as they pertain to a patient's health record.

* Must be willing to assume other duties as assigned and receive training in other departments.

Requirements:

* Must pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol test to be eligible for and maintain employment, as required by the LIBC Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace Policy.

* Position requires extensive Criminal Background Check.

* Ability to obtain AHIMA or AAPC coding certification within two years of date of hire.

* Must be able to abide to HIPAA compliance