Medical Coding Supervisor jobs in Yakima, WA

Join our team as an AR Billing & Coding Specialist and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job – we are a community committed to the well-being of our members.

We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40 clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

What We Offer

• $19.28-$23.61/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
• 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

What You'll Do:

• Identify and obtain missing information to clear the revenue progression
• Perform updates to registration and coverage information
• Navigate payor sites to determine patient eligibility, benefits, exclusions, and payor enrollment
• Post charges in the billing system, Practice Management System, per the Coding rules and conventions
• Keep records of billing activities
• Abstract clinical information from a variety of medical records, charts, and documents and assign appropriate billing codes to patient records according to established procedures
• Work with coding databases and confirm diagnosis coding accuracy
• Review charge documents for completeness and return incomplete documents to the source
• Send charges to the next payor per guidelines
• Interact with Providers, payors, and patients to complete the revenue collection process
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma or General Education Diploma (GED); Graduate of a medical coding program is preferred
• Required Experience:
  • Six months' experience in healthcare coding or billing
  • Previous experience in a healthcare practice management system
  • Experience with a billing system, such as Practice Management System
  • Graduation from a medical coding program may replace the 6 months of required experience
• Certifications: CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification preferred
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  
  • Proficiency in a variety of computer programs, including EpiCare, Prelude, Resolute, Word, and Excel
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong customer relations skills preferred
  • Knowledge of coding/billing preferred
  • Knowledge of medical/dental terminology, data entry, and billing coding preferred
  • Knowledge of accounts receivable processes preferred
  • Ability to use and understand billing coding books and guides

Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!