Certified Coder

Responsibilities

Job Specific Competencies:

• Performs all functions essential in the billing of providers and ancillary services.
• Organizes workflow and communication with the clinics and providers for accurate billing information.
• Effectively communicates within the organization and with the public consistent with the clinic philosophy, vision and mission.
• Appropriately uses facility communication, information systems and equipment.
  
  
  

JCMG Core Competencies:

• Strives for continuous quality improvement.
• Participates in educational experiences designed to maintain and/or improve professional competence.
• Maintains high work ethic standards.
• Provides quality customer service to staff, patients and visitors always.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate degree preferred
  
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum two years in a Physician Coding environment
  
  
  

Certification/License:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
• Certified Evaluation and Management Coder (CEMC) for E&M Specialties and Family Medicine
  
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Competency in medical terminology as demonstrated by either formal training or experience
• Must be able to assess self-learning needs and participate in educational programs as appropriate
• Computer literate
• Knowledge and experience with ICD-10 and CPT coding
  
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Works in heated and air-conditioned area consistent with a normal office environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance & employer paid short- and long-term disability
• Generous PTO policy, beginning at 148-hours annually
• 56 hours paid Holiday Leave
• Employer Retirement Plan (401K) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and other professional advancements, including a Medical Assistant training program