A multi-disciplinary design firm is seeking a Sr. Architect to help them drive innovation in the design of semiconductor and advanced industrial facilities. Based remotely with occasional job site visits to Hillsboro, OR,
Your Day Includes
• Leading architectural design for semiconductor fabs, cleanrooms, and labs
• Performing detailed code analysis and ensuring compliance across all phases
• Coordinating closely with structural, MEP, and process design teams
• Mentoring junior staff in technical detailing and code application
• Contributing to integrated project delivery in a fast-paced environment
Must Haves
• Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture; Registered Architect (RA) license
• 10+ years of experience in industrial or high-tech facility design
• Deep knowledge of IBC, IFC, IMC, IPC, NEC, and hazardous materials codes
• Proficiency in Revit/BIM; familiarity with AutoCAD and Navisworks preferred
P.S.
In addition to offering a comprehensive health, dental, and vision package, we also provide PTO and paid holidays.
If you have the necessary qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you.
*Eligible for Blueprint Helpers referral program (find out more: blueprinthires.com/bphelpers)
$50k-70k yearly est. 48d ago
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Department of Medicine Coder (Coding Specialist ll)
OHSU
Medical coder job in Portland, OR
This level 2 coding position provides support to the Enterprise Coding Department for coding of physician's fees and/or facility fees. This position requires experience in coding and requires certification with AAPC or AHIMA. * For Professional Services coding positions: This position is responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and applying the correct coding and modifiers to evaluation and management services and non-surgical procedural services. This position ensures that the documentation supports the levels or types of service billed, ensures the documentation is in compliance with Medicare/Medicaid billing regulations, and provider documentation guidelines, CPT documentation and CMS coding guidelines.
* For Facility Services coding positions: This position is responsible for reviewing documentation of outpatient diagnostic and ancillary services for diagnostic radiology, pathology, and other ancillary facility services at OHSU. This position provides support to the Enterprise Coding Department for abstracting of records, coding, and charge router submission of Facility services rendered at OHSU.
* Responsible for meeting performance standards set for accurate and timely submission of charges and coding for professional and facility services rendered at OHSU.
* Working in collaboration with Enterprise Coding Leadership and billing departments, provide technical expertise regarding a broad range of third-party payer and reimbursement issues.
* Orient peer coders or new hires to specified coding assignments.
* Requires maintaining an hourly productivity standard and quality standards as set by Enterprise Coding and based on Industry Standards.
* Will require attendance of Enterprise Coding and Clinical Department meetings via conference call and Webex.
* Coding Work Queue assignments will vary based on business needs or management assignment
Function/Duties of Position
Coding:
* Review clinical documentation of services to be coded in EPIC, and any other source of documentation available to ensure compliance with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
* Assign correct CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes for facility and/or professional charges, which could include E&M services; diagnostic services; procedural services; facility services; and/or Charge Routers and Charge entry.
* Establish and maintain procedures and other controls necessary in carrying out all procedure and diagnostic coding and insurance billing activity for applicable work queues assigned in facility and/or professional services at OHSU.
* Monitor activity for compliance with federal and/or state laws regarding correct coding set forth by CMS and Oregon Medical Assistance program (OMAP).
* Coordinate all billing information and ensure that all information is complete and accurate.
* Ability to maintain supportive and open communication with coding supervisor and team leads regarding coding issues and priority coding responsibilities assigned.
* Develop and disseminate written procedures to facilitate and improve billing and coding processes for the department, and to train, support, orientate, and mentor coding staff as necessary.
Department support:
* Serve as a resource to ERC outpatient coding leadership and coding team for a broad range of billing policy and procedure issues.
* Attends coding meetings and seminars and shares knowledge with other coders. Participates in EC Huddles.
* In collaboration with Enterprise Coding Leadership, develop and disseminate written procedures to facilitate and improve billing and documentation processes.
* In collaboration with Leadership, make recommendations and implement remedial actions for problems
* Monitor coding and billing information from newsletters, memos, and transmittals from coding publishers and government agencies to advise physicians of billing practice changes in CPT, ICD-10-CM,and HCPCS
* Participate in Enterprise Coding education sessions, Kaizen events, maintain CEUs, stay informed of current trends in coding.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
* High School diploma or GED.
* Minimum two years of hospital or professional services (dependent on position) experience reviewing, abstracting, and coding medical records using ICD-10-CM and CPT coding;
* Coding certification from AAPC or AHIMA:
* Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA),
* Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT),
* Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
* Active AHIMA membership may be required for some positions.
* Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Academy of Professional Coders; OR equivalent certification.
Preferred Qualifications
* Accredited Coding Program required: AAPC Boot Camp, AHIMA Coding Boot Camp
* Knowledge of OPPS guidelines and both CPT Inpatient and Outpatient coding guidelines. CCI edits and familiarity with medical necessity guidelines, NCD and LCD requirements.
* Experience using an EMR.
* Some college course work or education in classes related to anatomy/physiology, medical terminology, CPT and ICD-10-CM coding.
* Experience using EPIC, 3M encoder
* Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, Federal Register, Federal and State insurance billing laws and Mandates.
* Proficiency with word processing and Excel spreadsheets.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels, physicians, nurses, administrative management, etc.
* Ability to work as a team player.
* Member of the American Academy of Professional Coders and Certified Professional Coder or AHIMA certification required upon hire.
* Must be able to pass internal coding test.
Additional Details
* Days of work are variable, could include rotating weekend days.
* This position is a telecommuting position.
* Department Core hours are Monday - Friday, 5am-10pm (with some flexibility available).
* Regularly scheduled work hours are required and are allowed within the Core Hours
All are welcome
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at ************ or *************.
$50k-70k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Department of Medicine Coder (Coding Specialist ll)
Bicultural Qualified Mental Health Associate (Qmhp
Medical coder job in Portland, OR
This level 2 coding position provides support to the Enterprise Coding Department for coding of physician's fees and/or facility fees. This position requires experience in coding and requires certification with AAPC or AHIMA.
For Professional Services coding positions: This position is responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and applying the correct coding and modifiers to evaluation and management services and non-surgical procedural services. This position ensures that the documentation supports the levels or types of service billed, ensures the documentation is in compliance with Medicare/Medicaid billing regulations, and provider documentation guidelines, CPT documentation and CMS coding guidelines.
For Facility Services coding positions: This position is responsible for reviewing documentation of outpatient diagnostic and ancillary services for diagnostic radiology, pathology, and other ancillary facility services at OHSU. This position provides support to the Enterprise Coding Department for abstracting of records, coding, and charge router submission of Facility services rendered at OHSU.
Responsible for meeting performance standards set for accurate and timely submission of charges and coding for professional and facility services rendered at OHSU.
Working in collaboration with Enterprise Coding Leadership and billing departments, provide technical expertise regarding a broad range of third-party payer and reimbursement issues.
Orient peer coders or new hires to specified coding assignments.
Requires maintaining an hourly productivity standard and quality standards as set by Enterprise Coding and based on Industry Standards.
Will require attendance of Enterprise Coding and Clinical Department meetings via conference call and Webex.
Coding Work Queue assignments will vary based on business needs or management assignment
Function/Duties of Position
Coding:
Review clinical documentation of services to be coded in EPIC, and any other source of documentation available to ensure compliance with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Assign correct CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes for facility and/or professional charges, which could include E&M services; diagnostic services; procedural services; facility services; and/or Charge Routers and Charge entry.
Establish and maintain procedures and other controls necessary in carrying out all procedure and diagnostic coding and insurance billing activity for applicable work queues assigned in facility and/or professional services at OHSU.
Monitor activity for compliance with federal and/or state laws regarding correct coding set forth by CMS and Oregon Medical Assistance program (OMAP).
Coordinate all billing information and ensure that all information is complete and accurate.
Ability to maintain supportive and open communication with coding supervisor and team leads regarding coding issues and priority coding responsibilities assigned.
Develop and disseminate written procedures to facilitate and improve billing and coding processes for the department, and to train, support, orientate, and mentor coding staff as necessary.
Department support:
Serve as a resource to ERC outpatient coding leadership and coding team for a broad range of billing policy and procedure issues.
Attends coding meetings and seminars and shares knowledge with other coders. Participates in EC Huddles.
In collaboration with Enterprise Coding Leadership, develop and disseminate written procedures to facilitate and improve billing and documentation processes.
In collaboration with Leadership, make recommendations and implement remedial actions for problems
Monitor coding and billing information from newsletters, memos, and transmittals from coding publishers and government agencies to advise physicians of billing practice changes in CPT, ICD-10-CM,and HCPCS
Participate in Enterprise Coding education sessions, Kaizen events, maintain CEUs, stay informed of current trends in coding.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or GED.
Minimum two years of hospital or professional services (dependent on position) experience reviewing, abstracting, and coding medical records using ICD-10-CM and CPT coding;
Coding certification from AAPC or AHIMA:
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA),
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT),
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Active AHIMA membership may be required for some positions.
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Academy of Professional Coders; OR equivalent certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Accredited Coding Program required: AAPC Boot Camp, AHIMA Coding Boot Camp
Knowledge of OPPS guidelines and both CPT Inpatient and Outpatient coding guidelines. CCI edits and familiarity with medical necessity guidelines, NCD and LCD requirements.
Experience using an EMR.
Some college course work or education in classes related to anatomy/physiology, medical terminology, CPT and ICD-10-CM coding.
Experience using EPIC, 3M encoder
Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, Federal Register, Federal and State insurance billing laws and Mandates.
Proficiency with word processing and Excel spreadsheets.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels, physicians, nurses, administrative management, etc.
Ability to work as a team player.
Member of the American Academy of Professional Coders and Certified Professional Coder or AHIMA certification required upon hire.
Must be able to pass internal coding test.
Additional Details
Days of work are variable, could include rotating weekend days.
This position is a telecommuting position.
Department Core hours are Monday - Friday, 5am-10pm (with some flexibility available).
Regularly scheduled work hours are required and are allowed within the Core Hours
All are welcome Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at ************ or *************.
$50k-70k yearly est. Auto-Apply 55d ago
Pulmonary Critical Care Coder (Coding Specialist 2)
Oregon Health & Science University 4.3
Medical coder job in Portland, OR
This level 2 coding position provides support to the Enterprise Coding Department for coding of physician's fees. This position requires experience in coding and requires certification with AAPC or AHIMA.
Coding
Review clinical documentation of services to be coded in EPIC, and any other source of documentation available to ensure compliance with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Assign correct CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes for facility and/or professional charges, which could include E&M services; diagnostic services; procedural services; and/or Charge Routers and Charge entry.
Establish and maintain procedures and other controls necessary in carrying out all procedure and diagnostic coding and insurance billing activity for applicable work queues assigned professional services at OHSU.
Monitor activity for compliance with federal and/or state laws regarding correct coding set forth by CMS and Oregon Medical Assistance program (OMAP).
Coordinate all billing information and ensure that all information is complete and accurate.
Ability to maintain supportive and open communication with coding supervisor and team leads regarding coding issues and priority coding responsibilities assigned.
Develop and disseminate written procedures to facilitate and improve billing and coding processes for the department, and to train, support, orientate, and mentor coding staff as necessary.
Department Support
Serve as a resource to ERC outpatient coding leadership and coding team for a broad range of billing policy and procedure issues.
Attend coding meetings and seminars and shares knowledge with other coders. Participates in EC Huddles.
In collaboration with Enterprise Coding Leadership, develop and disseminate written procedures to facilitate and improve billing and documentation processes.
In collaboration with Leadership, make recommendations and implement remedial actions for problems
Monitor coding and billing information from newsletters, memos, and transmittals from coding publishers and government agencies to advise physicians of billing practice changes in CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS
Participate in Enterprise Coding education sessions, Kaizen events, maintain CEUs, stay informed of current trends in coding.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or GED.
Minimum two years of hospital or professional services experience reviewing, abstracting, and coding medical records using ICD-10-CM and CPT coding.
Certification in one of the following:
Coding certification from AAPC; or
AHIMA Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Active AHIMA membership may be required for some positions.
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Academy of Professional Coders; or
Equivalent certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Accredited Coding Program required: AAPC Boot Camp, AHIMA Coding Boot Camp.
Knowledge of OPPS guidelines and both CPT Inpatient and Outpatient coding guidelines. CCI edits and familiarity with medical necessity guidelines, NCD and LCD requirements.
Experience using an EMR.
Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, Federal Register, Federal and State insurance billing laws and Mandates.
Proficiency with word processing and Excel spreadsheets.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels, physicians, nurses, administrative management, etc.
Ability to work as a team player.
Member of the American Academy of Professional Coders and Certified Professional Coder or AHIMA certification required upon hire.
Must be able to pass internal coding test.
Some college course work or education in classes related to anatomy/physiology, medical terminology, CPT and ICD-10-CM coding.
Experience using EPIC, 3M encoder.
Additional Details
Days of work are variable, could include rotating weekend days.
This position is a telecommuting position.
Department Core hours are Monday - Friday, 5:00am -10:00pm (with some flexibility available). Regularly scheduled work hours are required and are allowed within the Core Hours.
Benefits
Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
$50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
Vacation - up to 200 hours per year dependent on length of service.
Sick Leave - up to 96 hours per year.
9 paid holidays per year.
Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
Employee Assistance Program.
Childcare service discounts.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee discounts to local and major businesses.
All are welcome Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at ************ or *************.
$64k-75k yearly est. Auto-Apply 11d ago
Medical Coder II Outpatient (OR/WA residency required)
Kaiser Permanente 4.7
Medical coder job in Portland, OR
In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this position is also responsible for reviewing emergency, outpatient, and ambulatory medical records to identify elements to be abstracted, as well as diagnostic and procedure codes, and beginning to review inpatient records.
Essential Responsibilities:
* Pursues effective relationships with others by sharing resources, information, and knowledge with coworkers and members. Listens to, addresses, and seeks performance feedback. Pursues self-development; acknowledges strengths and weaknesses based on career goals and takes appropriate development action to leverage / improve them. Adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback; demonstrates flexibility in approaches to work. Assesses and responds to the needs of others to support a business outcome.
* Completes work assignments by applying up-to-date knowledge in subject area to meet deadlines; follows procedures and policies, and applies data and resources to support projects or initiatives with limited guidance and/or sponsorship. Collaborates with others to solve business problems; escalates issues or risks as appropriate; communicates progress and information. Supports the completion of priorities, deadlines, and expectations. Identifies and speaks up for ways to address improvement opportunities.
* Assists with documentation and coding compliance by: following compliance standards with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, The Principles of Responsibility, the Code of Conduct for Kaiser Permanente, internal policies and procedures, professional standards, and accreditation standards.
* Supports efforts to update coding processes and meet regulatory goals by: assisting in performing analysis/review to assure the accuracy of current procedures and diagnosis codes upon request from various sources; using internal resources (e.g., webinars, enterprise education team) to learn up-to-date knowledge of standards and regulatory requirements related to coding, documentation, and management compliance (federal, state, internal), and researching guidance for individual coding situations as necessary, with some guidance; and meeting and maintaining department standards for productivity and quality.
* Completes medical coding by: translating clinical information into coded data to enter appropriate codes for diagnoses, procedures, and other services rendered, following coding guidelines for the most current version of the International Classification of Diseases Clinical Modification (ICD-CM), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level II for patient encounters with guidance; identifying and assigning appropriate codes for diagnoses, procedures, and other services rendered with day-to-day supervision; identifying and assisting with resolving coding issues through partnership with clinicians, department administration, and other coding staff based on review, coding guidelines, and queries or issues with practitioner-submitted medical codes to reduce denials and improve time to submission; and supporting team members who provide consultation to staff and care providers on all coding and documentation questions.
$58k-70k yearly est. 39d ago
Medical Records Clerk
Wellpath 4.8
Medical coder job in Vancouver, WA
Job Description
The Medical Records Clerk is a vital role responsible for maintaining accurate health records. They organize and manage an approved system of records, ensuring that patient information is properly documented and secure. The Medical Records Clerk must be accountable and efficient in their work, ensuring that all records are up-to-date and readily accessible to authorized individuals.
Responsibilities
Ensure the confidentiality of all medical records information and complete forms for release of information, referring any questionable requests to the Medical Records Supervisor/Health Services Administrator (HSA).
Maintain up-to-date medical records filing and perform clerical and technical duties such as preparing reports and correspondence, answering telephones, relaying messages, transferring calls, and filing loose documentation generated from inside and outside the institution.
Schedule inmates for medical appointments as requested and assist the Medical Records Supervisor in preparing periodic statistical reports and other management information system requirements.
Actively participate in quality of care screen audits to promote Quality Improvement standards.
Maintain accountability for the organization and maintenance of health records and ensure that patient information is properly documented and secure.
Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or G.E.D.
Experience
Training in an accredited medical record program or minimum of one year experience in an established medical record system preferred, but not mandatory
$34k-39k yearly est. 10d ago
Certified Medical Coder
Salem Clinic p c 4.2
Medical coder job in Keizer, OR
At Salem Clinic, our MedicalCoders play an important role in supporting patient care by ensuring medical services are accurately and thoughtfully coded. This position focuses on reviewing patient encounters, assigning appropriate codes, and working closely with clinical and administrative teams to support clear documentation, timely billing, and quality initiatives. We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented and enjoys collaborative work within a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Full time opening at:
Salem Clinic Inland Shores | 5900 Inland Shores Way N, Keizer OR 97303 | Medical Coding Department
Benefits offered for full-time and part-time (budgeted 22.5-40 hrs/wk):
401(k) retirement plan- 10% employer contribution
100% Clinic paid employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans. 50% Clinic paid premiums for part-time employees.
Free Lab and Imaging services when performed at Salem Clinic for those covered with the Clinic's medical plan.
Health Reimbursement Account
Life & Long-term Disability Insurance
Paid time off & Holiday pay
Flexible Spending Account
Athletic & Weight Management Club Credits
Bilingual pay differential program (3% wage increase if qualified)
Job Summary/Position Objective: To accurately assign a CPT code(s), HCPCS code(s), CPT-4 modifier(s) and all applicable ICD-10-CM codes to all assigned patient encounters and procedures in a timely manner. To carefully review all tasks in assigned billing queue and return appropriate coding to HPS in a timely manner. To provide feedback on documentation opportunities to Director of EHI and nursing administration as appropriate. To support quality efforts via coding for HCC/RAF, adding CPT-II code(s) and working to close HCC gaps on payer portals.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Completion of high school or equivalent.
Completion of course in health information management (claims analyst/medical biller/medical coding).
Must have working knowledge of CPT, CPT-II, CPT-4, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM codes
Organizational skills.
Ability to communicate clearly, professionally and courteously; effective listening, writing, spelling, and reading skills. Communication skills must support face-to-face, telephone and written communication methods.
Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
Must have knowledge of medical terminology.
Must have knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
Basic computer skills; familiarity with keyboard, 10-key, mouse, word processing and basic Microsoft operating system functionality.
Ability to work quickly and accurately.
Ability to interact with coworkers and providers tactfully, to be a team player.
Essential Functions:
Assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, CPT-II, CPT-4 and HCPCS codes to patient encounters and procedures.
Keep up-to-date on changes in coding guidelines and requirements.
Receive denials from Health Plan Services, review documentation and supply new appropriate code or thorough explanation as to why the code cannot be changed.
Recognize documentation requirements and assist director with feedback to providers.
Meet deadlines set by the Clinic (e.g. close of month). Adherence to Mandatory Overtime protocol if activated.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Ability to use Epic, EncoderPro.com, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word computer systems. Ability to navigate internet sites to research coding guidelines.
Demonstrate telephone skills and good customer service techniques.
Flexible response to changing needs and duties within department.
Our mission at Salem Clinic is to improve the health of those we serve in a spirit of compassion and respect.
$57k-68k yearly est. Auto-Apply 16d ago
Medical Records Technician
International Health and Medical Services 4.2
Medical coder job in Portland, OR
International Health and Medical Serivces delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International Health and Medical Serivces, headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: ***********************
Job Description
This project is in the proposal stage, we're awaiting to be awarded the contract.
International Health and Medical Services is looking for an experienced Medical Records Technician to accurately manage and maintain patient health records, ensuring that all documentation is complete, organized, and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements. This role involves coding medical information for billing purposes, facilitating access to medical records for healthcare providers, and protecting patient confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities
Provide subject matter expertise to leaders and medical center staff.
Interpret and apply The Joint Commission standards and medico-legal requirements, current federal codes pertinent to medical records, directives and handbooks pertinent to health information management.
Utilize coding principles and nomenclature and the MS-DRG system; CPT and E&M rules; medical and procedural terminology; anatomy and physiology, regulations governing confidentiality of medical records; release of information laws and statutes; records management; and any policies.
Provides training for HIM, clinical and administrative staff on HIM topics.
Performs quality improvement projects regarding HIM issues.
Assists in preparing various presentations.
Perform audits and analyses, prepare and present findings and recommendations to the leaders and medical staff.
Review, analyze and report HIM performance monitors.
Advises principal investigators and other clinical staff relating to methodologies of retrieving health care data for specific studies.
Performs data retrieval for special studies as needed.
Performs quantitative and qualitative reviews of health record documentation to ensure all patient care data entered in the electronic health record (EHR) is accurate, timely, and completed.
Adheres to established documentation requirements as outlined by The Joint Commission (TJC) regulations and medical-legal requirements.
Serve as a liaison in the implementation of automated clinical applications pertaining to the EHR.
Participate in facility committees and subcommittees related to health information and provides technical advice when necessary.
Participates in training related to VHA Healthcare Information Systems such as VistA, CPRS and other software packages as they relate to HIM job functions.
Analyze clinical and administrative processes related to information flow.
Tests and verifies software packages prior to activation in production mode.
Coordinates with software developers in the local testing of software.
This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements/Certifications:
Coding Certification through AHIMA or AAPC -OR- HIM Certification through AHIMA -OR-Health Data Analyst Certification through AHIMA.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook (email), Windows, Social Media Platforms, and navigating the web.
Must have excellent oral and written communications skills.
Must have excellent customer service and self-organization skills.
Applicants must have the ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees, both inside and outside the organization.
Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).
Trained in Basic First Aid.
Employees shall have at least one year of general experience that demonstrates the following:
The ability to greet and deal tactfully with the public.
Capability of understanding and applying written and verbal orders, rules, and regulations. All personnel shall be literate and be able to interpret printed rules and regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions and materials, and must be able to compose reports.
Good judgment, courage, alertness, an even temperament, and render satisfactory performance through knowledge of his/her position responsibilities.
Ability to maintain poise and self-control during situations that involve mental stress, such as fires, explosions, civil disturbances, and building evacuations.
Education Required:
Three years of experience in the field of medical records that included the preparation, maintenance, and management of records and health information systems [demonstrating a knowledge of medical terminology,] medical records [procedures, medical coding, or medical, administrative, and legal requirements of health care delivery] systems. -OR-
Successful completion of a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university [recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, with a major field of study in health information management, or a related degree with a minimum of 24 semester hours in health information management or health information technology. -OR-
Equivalent combinations of experience and education that equals 100 percent may be used to meet basic requirements.
Physical Requirements:
This position is considered hazardous duty.
Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance.
Required to jog/fast walk up to ¼ mile.
Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds.
Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or aging patients or staff exiting the building (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling, or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self).
Must be able to see, hear and smell with aids if necessary.
Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds.
Must perform the duties of my job in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.
Average manual dexterity for computer operation.
Phone or computer use for extended periods of time.
Other Special Qualifications:
Minimum of 21 years of age.
Must maintain current/physical residency in the continental U.S.
Pass a medical examination conducted by a licensed physician within 30 days prior to initial assignment.
Be a U.S. citizen or a person lawfully admitted into the U.S. for permanent residence.
Have resided in the U.S. for the last five years (unless abroad on official U.S. government duty).
Successfully engage in and complete a thorough Background Investigation.
Poses or have ability to obtain required security clearances.
Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.
Additional Information
Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant's background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.
Benefits - Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International Health and Medical Serivces complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.
International Health and Medical Serivces is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws.
$34k-43k yearly est. 58d ago
Supervisory Medical Records Technician (Release of Information)
Department of Veterans Affairs 4.4
Medical coder job in Portland, OR
This position is located in the Health Information Management (HIM) section at the VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS). Release of Information (ROI) technicians disclose health information in accordance with all laws and regulations governing authorization and disclosure of health information
The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
* Serves as supervisor and technical expert for the Release of Information Unit. Provides guidance and suggestions to the Chief, HIM and Assistant, Chief HIM regarding staffing needs and shortages within the ROI section.
* Provides effective audits and monitors for all areas of responsibility, assuring that accurate and timely data is processed by all employees. Reviews work accomplished and assesses quality, quantity, accuracy and timeliness of work produced by each employee. Ascertains problems encountered and takes corrective action.
* Develops performance standards and conducts performance evaluations. Develops and conducts competency assessments. Responsible for carrying out established personnel functions and practices. Keeps employees informed about important aspects of personnel management programs. Formulates and initiates performance standards.
* Interviews new employees, recommends selection, and carries out training and development of assignments, awards or disciplinary action. Approves leave and establishes work schedules. Implements provisions of EEO programs to ensure fair and equal treatment for all employees.
* Prepares formal requests and recommendations for promotions, reassignments, other status changes, or recognition of outstanding performance of assigned employees. Prepares and submits functional statements for new positions, clarification, or updates. Receives formal grievances, resolving those that can be resolved by the first level supervisor. Takes disciplinary action as deemed necessary and proposes to higher authority specific disciplinary action. Keeps employees informed of management goals and objectives and higher levels supervisors informed of employee participation and concerns.
* Ensures that release of information activities related to the development, implementation, maintenance of and adherence to privacy policies and procedures are performed and coordinated in compliance with applicable federal laws and regulations including the Privacy Act of 1974, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Automated Medical Information Exchange (AMIE).
* Ensures that record retrieval and record transfers to other VA facilities for the purposes of continuity of patient care and release of information are timely.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 4:0pm
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus)/ Relocation Incentive: Authorized
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
$37k-44k yearly est. 7d ago
ROI Medical Records Specialist - On Site
MRO Careers
Medical coder job in Portland, OR
The ROI Specialist is responsible for providing support at a specified client site for the Release of Information (ROI) requests for patient medical record requests*
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Determines records to be released by reviewing requestor information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and obtaining pertinent patient data from various sources, including electronic, off-site, or physical records that match patient request.
Answer phone calls concerning various ROI issues.
If necessary, responds to walk-in customers requesting medical records and logs information provided by customer into ROI On-Line database.
If necessary, responds and processes requests from physician offices on a priority basis and faxes information to the physician office.
Logs medical record requests into ROI On-Line database.
Scans medical records into ROI On-Line database.
Complies with site facility policies and regulations.
At specified sites, responsible for handling and recording cash payments for requests.
Other duties as assigned.
SKILLS|EXPERIENCE:
Demonstrates proficiency using computer applications. One or more years experience entering data into computer systems. Experience using the internet is required.
Demonstrates the ability to work independently and meet production goals established by MRO.
Strong verbal communication skills; demonstrated success responding to customer inquiries.
Demonstrates success working in an environment that requires attention to detail.
Proven track record of dependability.
High School Diploma/GED required.
Prior work experience in Release of Information in a physician's office or HIM Department is a plus.
Knowledge of medical terminology is a plus.
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations is preferred.
*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or reflect the tasks that may be assigned.
MRO's employees work at client facilities throughout the United States. We are proud of the culture we create for our employees and offer an outstanding work environment. We strive to match the right applicant to the right position. To learn more about us, visit www.mrocorp.com. MRO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
$31k-38k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Medical Records
Sapphire at Fernhill
Medical coder job in Portland, OR
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:Benefits of being a Sapphire Health Services employee include, but is not limited to:
PTO
401(K)
Medical/Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Birthday/Holiday Pay
Wellness Fund
Uniform Fund
Longevity Bonuses
Quarterly Vacation Drawing
Tuition Reimbursement
HOW TO APPLY:At Sapphire Health Services we are dedicated to creating a supportive and enriching environment for both our residents and our team members. If you are a passionate healthcare professional looking to make a difference in the lives of residents, we encourage you to apply!
Address: 5737 NE 37th Ave., Portland, OR 97211
Our Mission: To Promote the highest quality of life for our residents, staff and communities. We strive to treat them all with the greatest consideration and respect.
This position will also oversee and manage all Central Supply operations, ensuring efficient inventory control, purchasing, and distribution of supplies to support departmental needs
JOB SUMMARY:
The Medical Records Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate and secure health records for residents in our Nursing Home Facility . This position plays a critical role in ensuring all documentation is current, complete, and compliant with healthcare regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and familiarity with healthcare documentation processes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Copy 24 hour report to all departments
Maintain resident medical records, ensuring they are up-to-date, complete, and accessible to authorized personnel.
Run MDS due and completed reports
Organize, file, and retrieve resident health records as needed, including admission forms, treatment notes, lab results, and discharge summaries.
Accurately enter health data and updates into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system and ensure any paper records are properly digitized.
Adhere to HIPAA and other regulatory standards, safeguarding resident privacy and ensuring records are accessed only by authorized individuals.
Regularly audit records to ensure accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations; identify and resolve any discrepancies.
Coordinate with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to obtain missing information or clarify documentation.
Process and fulfill requests for medical records, ensuring proper authorization and timely response.
Stay up-to-date with regulatory changes, and assist with preparing records for surveys, inspections, or audits.
Assist other staff with understanding the medical records process and train new team members on documentation policies.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in Health Information Technology or a related field preferred.
Prior experience in medical records or health information management, preferably in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting.
RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) or similar certification is a plus.
Proficiency in medical terminology, strong computer skills (especially in EHR software), and a high degree of accuracy and organization.
Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and best practices for medical record-keeping in healthcare.
$31k-38k yearly est. 1d ago
Health Information Specialist II
Datavant
Medical coder job in Hillsboro, OR
Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format. Our platform is powered by the largest, most diverse health data network in the U.S., enabling data to be secure, accessible and usable to inform better health decisions. Datavant is trusted by the world's leading life sciences companies, government agencies, and those who deliver and pay for care.
By joining Datavant today, you're stepping onto a high-performing, values-driven team. Together, we're rising to the challenge of tackling some of healthcare's most complex problems with technology-forward solutions. Datavanters bring a diversity of professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare.
This position is responsible for processing all release of information (ROI) specifically medical record requests in a timely and efficient manner ensuring accuracy and providing customers with the highest quality product and customer service. Associate must at all times safeguard and protect the patient's right to privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the patient's medical information and that all releases of information are in compliance with the request, authorization, company policy and HIPAA regulations. This is as intermediate level position with at least 1 year related HIM experience. In addition to HIS I Foundation, HIS II is responsible for training HIS I staff and providing reports to manager and/or the facility.
Position Highlights
- HYBRID position in Hillsboro, OR- Hybrid position with about 1 weekly site visit
- Full-time, Mo-Fri 8:00 am-4:30pm
- Processing medical records requests
- Full benefits: PTO, Health, Vision, Dental, 401k savings plan, and tuition assistance
- Tremendous growth opportunities both locally and nationwide
What We're Looking For
- Strong customer service and clerical skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
- Comfortable working in a high-volume production environment
- Medical office experience required
- Willingness to learn and grow within Datavant
**You will:**
+ Receive and process requests for patient health information in accordance with Company and Facility policies and procedures.
+ Maintain confidentiality and security with all privileged information.
+ Maintain working knowledge of Company and facility software.
+ Adhere to the Company's and Customer facilities Code of Conduct and policies.
+ Inform manager of work, site difficulties, and/or fluctuating volumes.
+ Assist with additional work duties or responsibilities as evident or required.
+ Consistent application of medical privacy regulations to guard against unauthorized disclosure.
+ Responsible for managing patient health records.
+ Responsible for safeguarding patient records and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards.
+ Prepares new patient charts, gathering documents and information from paper sources and/or electronic health record.
+ Ensures medical records are assembled in standard order and are accurate and complete.
+ Creates digital images of paperwork to be stored in the electronic medical record.
+ Responds to requests for patient records, both within the facility and by external sources, retrieving them and transmitting them appropriately.
+ Answering of inbound/outbound calls.
+ May assist with patient walk-ins.
+ May assist with administrative duties such as handling faxes, opening mail, and data entry.
+ May schedules pick-ups.
+ Assist with training associates in the HIS I position.
+ Generates reports for manager or facility as directed.
+ Must exceed level 1 productivity expectations as outlined at specific site.
+ Participates in project teams and committees to advance operational strategies and initiatives as needed.
+ Acts in a lead role with staff regarding general questions and assists with new hire training and developmental training.
+ Other duties as assigned.
**What you will bring to the table:**
+ High School Diploma or GED.
+ Must be 18 years of age or older.
+ Ability to commute between locations as needed.
+ Able to work overtime during peak seasons when required.
+ 1-year Health Information related experience.
+ Meets and/or exceeds Company's Productivity Standards
+ Basic computer proficiency.
+ Comfortable utilizing phones, fax machine, printers, and other general office equipment on a regular basis.
+ Professional verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
+ Detail and quality oriented as it relates to accurate and compliant information for medical records.
+ Strong data entry skills.
+ Must be able to work with minimum supervision responding to changing priorities and role needs.
+ Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks.
+ Able to respond to requests in a fast-paced environment.
**Bonus points if:**
+ Previous production/metric-based work experience.
+ In-person customer service experience.
+ Ability to build relationships with on-site clients and customers.
+ Comfortable bringing new ideas, process improvement suggestions, and feedback to internal stakeholders.
To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the state in which you will be working, exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, and/or religion.
This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.
Datavant is committed to a work environment free from job discrimination. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. To learn more about our commitment, please review our EEO Commitment Statement here (************************************************** . Know Your Rights (*********************************************************************** , explore the resources available through the EEOC for more information regarding your legal rights and protections. In addition, Datavant does not and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.
At the end of this application, you will find a set of voluntary demographic questions. If you choose to respond, your answers will be anonymous and will help us identify areas for improvement in our recruitment process. (We can only see aggregate responses, not individual ones. In fact, we aren't even able to see whether you've responded.) Responding is entirely optional and will not affect your application or hiring process in any way.
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$34k-45k yearly est. 32d ago
Pediatric Outpatient Coder (Coding Specialist 2)
Bicultural Qualified Mental Health Associate (Qmhp
Medical coder job in Portland, OR
This level 2 coding position provides support to the Enterprise Coding Department for coding of physician's fees. This position requires experience in coding and requires certification with AAPC or AHIMA.
Coding
Review clinical documentation of services to be coded in EPIC, and any other source of documentation available to ensure compliance with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Assign correct CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes for facility and/or professional charges, which could include E&M services; diagnostic services; procedural services; and/or Charge Routers and Charge entry.
Establish and maintain procedures and other controls necessary in carrying out all procedure and diagnostic coding and insurance billing activity for applicable work queues assigned professional services at OHSU.
Monitor activity for compliance with federal and/or state laws regarding correct coding set forth by CMS and Oregon Medical Assistance program (OMAP).
Coordinate all billing information and ensure that all information is complete and accurate.
Ability to maintain supportive and open communication with coding supervisor and team leads regarding coding issues and priority coding responsibilities assigned.
Develop and disseminate written procedures to facilitate and improve billing and coding processes for the department, and to train, support, orientate, and mentor coding staff as necessary.
Department Support
Serve as a resource to ERC outpatient coding leadership and coding team for a broad range of billing policy and procedure issues.
Attend coding meetings and seminars and shares knowledge with other coders. Participates in EC Huddles.
In collaboration with Enterprise Coding Leadership, develop and disseminate written procedures to facilitate and improve billing and documentation processes.
In collaboration with Leadership, make recommendations and implement remedial actions for problems
Monitor coding and billing information from newsletters, memos, and transmittals from coding publishers and government agencies to advise physicians of billing practice changes in CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS
Participate in Enterprise Coding education sessions, Kaizen events, maintain CEUs, stay informed of current trends in coding.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or GED.
Minimum two years of hospital or professional services experience reviewing, abstracting, and coding medical records using ICD-10-CM and CPT coding.
Certification in one of the following:
Coding certification from AAPC; or
AHIMA Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Active AHIMA membership may be required for some positions.
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Academy of Professional Coders; or
Equivalent certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Accredited Coding Program required: AAPC Boot Camp, AHIMA Coding Boot Camp.
Knowledge of OPPS guidelines and both CPT Inpatient and Outpatient coding guidelines. CCI edits and familiarity with medical necessity guidelines, NCD and LCD requirements.
Experience using an EMR.
Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, Federal Register, Federal and State insurance billing laws and Mandates.
Proficiency with word processing and Excel spreadsheets.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels, physicians, nurses, administrative management, etc.
Ability to work as a team player.
Member of the American Academy of Professional Coders and Certified Professional Coder or AHIMA certification required upon hire.
Must be able to pass internal coding test.
Some college course work or education in classes related to anatomy/physiology, medical terminology, CPT and ICD-10-CM coding.
Experience using EPIC, 3M encoder.
Additional Details
Days of work are variable, could include rotating weekend days.
This position is a telecommuting position.
Department Core hours are Monday - Friday, 5:00am -10:00pm (with some flexibility available). Regularly scheduled work hours are required and are allowed within the Core Hours.
Benefits
Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
$50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
Vacation - up to 200 hours per year dependent on length of service.
Sick Leave - up to 96 hours per year.
9 paid holidays per year.
Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
Employee Assistance Program.
Childcare service discounts.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee discounts to local and major businesses.
All are welcome Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at ************ or *************.
$50k-70k yearly est. Auto-Apply 13d ago
Pulmonary Critical Care Coder (Coding Specialist 2)
OHSU
Medical coder job in Portland, OR
This level 2 coding position provides support to the Enterprise Coding Department for coding of physician's fees. This position requires experience in coding and requires certification with AAPC or AHIMA.
Coding
* Review clinical documentation of services to be coded in EPIC, and any other source of documentation available to ensure compliance with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
* Assign correct CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes for facility and/or professional charges, which could include E&M services; diagnostic services; procedural services; and/or Charge Routers and Charge entry.
* Establish and maintain procedures and other controls necessary in carrying out all procedure and diagnostic coding and insurance billing activity for applicable work queues assigned professional services at OHSU.
* Monitor activity for compliance with federal and/or state laws regarding correct coding set forth by CMS and Oregon Medical Assistance program (OMAP).
* Coordinate all billing information and ensure that all information is complete and accurate.
* Ability to maintain supportive and open communication with coding supervisor and team leads regarding coding issues and priority coding responsibilities assigned.
* Develop and disseminate written procedures to facilitate and improve billing and coding processes for the department, and to train, support, orientate, and mentor coding staff as necessary.
Department Support
* Serve as a resource to ERC outpatient coding leadership and coding team for a broad range of billing policy and procedure issues.
* Attend coding meetings and seminars and shares knowledge with other coders. Participates in EC Huddles.
* In collaboration with Enterprise Coding Leadership, develop and disseminate written procedures to facilitate and improve billing and documentation processes.
* In collaboration with Leadership, make recommendations and implement remedial actions for problems
* Monitor coding and billing information from newsletters, memos, and transmittals from coding publishers and government agencies to advise physicians of billing practice changes in CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS
* Participate in Enterprise Coding education sessions, Kaizen events, maintain CEUs, stay informed of current trends in coding.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
* High School diploma or GED.
* Minimum two years of hospital or professional services experience reviewing, abstracting, and coding medical records using ICD-10-CM and CPT coding.
* Certification in one of the following:
* Coding certification from AAPC; or
* AHIMA Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Active AHIMA membership may be required for some positions.
* Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Academy of Professional Coders; or
* Equivalent certification.
Preferred Qualifications
* Accredited Coding Program required: AAPC Boot Camp, AHIMA Coding Boot Camp.
* Knowledge of OPPS guidelines and both CPT Inpatient and Outpatient coding guidelines. CCI edits and familiarity with medical necessity guidelines, NCD and LCD requirements.
* Experience using an EMR.
* Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, Federal Register, Federal and State insurance billing laws and Mandates.
* Proficiency with word processing and Excel spreadsheets.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels, physicians, nurses, administrative management, etc.
* Ability to work as a team player.
* Member of the American Academy of Professional Coders and Certified Professional Coder or AHIMA certification required upon hire.
* Must be able to pass internal coding test.
* Some college course work or education in classes related to anatomy/physiology, medical terminology, CPT and ICD-10-CM coding.
* Experience using EPIC, 3M encoder.
Additional Details
Days of work are variable, could include rotating weekend days.
This position is a telecommuting position.
Department Core hours are Monday - Friday, 5:00am -10:00pm (with some flexibility available). Regularly scheduled work hours are required and are allowed within the Core Hours.
Benefits
* Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
* $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
* Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
* Vacation - up to 200 hours per year dependent on length of service.
* Sick Leave - up to 96 hours per year.
* 9 paid holidays per year.
* Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Childcare service discounts.
* Tuition reimbursement.
* Employee discounts to local and major businesses.
All are welcome
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at ************ or *************.
$50k-70k yearly est. Auto-Apply 13d ago
Medical Coder II Outpatient (OR/WA residency required)
Kaiser Permanente 4.7
Medical coder job in Portland, OR
In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this position is also responsible for reviewing emergency, outpatient, and ambulatory medical records to identify elements to be abstracted, as well as diagnostic and procedure codes, and beginning to review inpatient records.
Essential Responsibilities:
+ Pursues effective relationships with others by sharing resources, information, and knowledge with coworkers and members. Listens to, addresses, and seeks performance feedback. Pursues self-development; acknowledges strengths and weaknesses based on career goals and takes appropriate development action to leverage / improve them. Adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback; demonstrates flexibility in approaches to work. Assesses and responds to the needs of others to support a business outcome.
+ Completes work assignments by applying up-to-date knowledge in subject area to meet deadlines; follows procedures and policies, and applies data and resources to support projects or initiatives with limited guidance and/or sponsorship. Collaborates with others to solve business problems; escalates issues or risks as appropriate; communicates progress and information. Supports the completion of priorities, deadlines, and expectations. Identifies and speaks up for ways to address improvement opportunities.
+ Assists with documentation and coding compliance by: following compliance standards with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, The Principles of Responsibility, the Code of Conduct for Kaiser Permanente, internal policies and procedures, professional standards, and accreditation standards.
+ Supports efforts to update coding processes and meet regulatory goals by: assisting in performing analysis/review to assure the accuracy of current procedures and diagnosis codes upon request from various sources; using internal resources (e.g., webinars, enterprise education team) to learn up-to-date knowledge of standards and regulatory requirements related to coding, documentation, and management compliance (federal, state, internal), and researching guidance for individual coding situations as necessary, with some guidance; and meeting and maintaining department standards for productivity and quality.
+ Completes medical coding by: translating clinical information into coded data to enter appropriate codes for diagnoses, procedures, and other services rendered, following coding guidelines for the most current version of the International Classification of Diseases Clinical Modification (ICD-CM), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level II for patient encounters with guidance; identifying and assigning appropriate codes for diagnoses, procedures, and other services rendered with day-to-day supervision; identifying and assisting with resolving coding issues through partnership with clinicians, department administration, and other coding staff based on review, coding guidelines, and queries or issues with practitioner-submitted medical codes to reduce denials and improve time to submission; and supporting team members who provide consultation to staff and care providers on all coding and documentation questions.
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Minimum two (2) years of experience with Hospital Ambulatory Surgery, Home Health/Hospice (if applicable), Observation, and Hospital complex Outpatient Visit including capture of codes for outpatient services that require monitored anesthesia and conscious sedation.
+ High School Diploma or GED or equivalent AND minimum two (2) years of coding experience. OR Minimum two (2) years of coding experience and one (1) year of experience in a corporate or business office environment.
+ Registered Health Information Technician required at hire OR Registered Health Information Administrator required at hire OR Certified Coding Specialist required at hire
Additional Requirements:
+ Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Quality Assurance and Effectiveness; Health Care Coding; Data Quality; Time Management; Medical Terminology; Medical Coding; Compliance Management; Health Records; Health Information Systems; Data Entry; Maintain Files and Records
Preferred Qualifications:
+ N/A
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: MedicalCoder II Outpatient (OR/WA residency required)
LOCATION: Portland, Oregon
REQNUMBER: 1374109
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
$58k-70k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Certified Medical Coder
Salem Clinic P C 4.2
Medical coder job in Keizer, OR
At Salem Clinic, our MedicalCoders play an important role in supporting patient care by ensuring medical services are accurately and thoughtfully coded. This position focuses on reviewing patient encounters, assigning appropriate codes, and working closely with clinical and administrative teams to support clear documentation, timely billing, and quality initiatives. We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented and enjoys collaborative work within a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Full time opening at:
Salem Clinic Inland Shores | 5900 Inland Shores Way N, Keizer OR 97303 | Medical Coding Department
Benefits offered for full-time and part-time (budgeted 22.5-40 hrs/wk):
401(k) retirement plan- 10% employer contribution
100% Clinic paid employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans. 50% Clinic paid premiums for part-time employees.
Free Lab and Imaging services when performed at Salem Clinic for those covered with the Clinic's medical plan.
Health Reimbursement Account
Life & Long-term Disability Insurance
Paid time off & Holiday pay
Flexible Spending Account
Athletic & Weight Management Club Credits
Bilingual pay differential program (3% wage increase if qualified)
Job Summary/Position Objective: To accurately assign a CPT code(s), HCPCS code(s), CPT-4 modifier(s) and all applicable ICD-10-CM codes to all assigned patient encounters and procedures in a timely manner. To carefully review all tasks in assigned billing queue and return appropriate coding to HPS in a timely manner. To provide feedback on documentation opportunities to Director of EHI and nursing administration as appropriate. To support quality efforts via coding for HCC/RAF, adding CPT-II code(s) and working to close HCC gaps on payer portals.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Completion of high school or equivalent.
Completion of course in health information management (claims analyst/medical biller/medical coding).
Must have working knowledge of CPT, CPT-II, CPT-4, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM codes
Organizational skills.
Ability to communicate clearly, professionally and courteously; effective listening, writing, spelling, and reading skills. Communication skills must support face-to-face, telephone and written communication methods.
Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
Must have knowledge of medical terminology.
Must have knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
Basic computer skills; familiarity with keyboard, 10-key, mouse, word processing and basic Microsoft operating system functionality.
Ability to work quickly and accurately.
Ability to interact with coworkers and providers tactfully, to be a team player.
Essential Functions:
Assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, CPT-II, CPT-4 and HCPCS codes to patient encounters and procedures.
Keep up-to-date on changes in coding guidelines and requirements.
Receive denials from Health Plan Services, review documentation and supply new appropriate code or thorough explanation as to why the code cannot be changed.
Recognize documentation requirements and assist director with feedback to providers.
Meet deadlines set by the Clinic (e.g. close of month). Adherence to Mandatory Overtime protocol if activated.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Ability to use Epic, EncoderPro.com, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word computer systems. Ability to navigate internet sites to research coding guidelines.
Demonstrate telephone skills and good customer service techniques.
Flexible response to changing needs and duties within department.
Our mission at Salem Clinic is to improve the health of those we serve in a spirit of compassion and respect.
M-F | 8-5
40 hours/week
$57k-68k yearly est. Auto-Apply 16d ago
Medical Records Technician
International Health and Medical Services 4.2
Medical coder job in Portland, OR
International Health and Medical Serivces delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International Health and Medical Serivces, headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: ***********************
Job Description
This project is in the proposal stage, we're awaiting to be awarded the contract.
International Health and Medical Services is looking for an experienced Medical Records Technician to accurately manage and maintain patient health records, ensuring that all documentation is complete, organized, and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements. This role involves coding medical information for billing purposes, facilitating access to medical records for healthcare providers, and protecting patient confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities
Provide subject matter expertise to leaders and medical center staff.
Interpret and apply The Joint Commission standards and medico-legal requirements, current federal codes pertinent to medical records, directives and handbooks pertinent to health information management.
Utilize coding principles and nomenclature and the MS-DRG system; CPT and E&M rules; medical and procedural terminology; anatomy and physiology, regulations governing confidentiality of medical records; release of information laws and statutes; records management; and any policies.
Provides training for HIM, clinical and administrative staff on HIM topics.
Performs quality improvement projects regarding HIM issues.
Assists in preparing various presentations.
Perform audits and analyses, prepare and present findings and recommendations to the leaders and medical staff.
Review, analyze and report HIM performance monitors.
Advises principal investigators and other clinical staff relating to methodologies of retrieving health care data for specific studies.
Performs data retrieval for special studies as needed.
Performs quantitative and qualitative reviews of health record documentation to ensure all patient care data entered in the electronic health record (EHR) is accurate, timely, and completed.
Adheres to established documentation requirements as outlined by The Joint Commission (TJC) regulations and medical-legal requirements.
Serve as a liaison in the implementation of automated clinical applications pertaining to the EHR.
Participate in facility committees and subcommittees related to health information and provides technical advice when necessary.
Participates in training related to VHA Healthcare Information Systems such as VistA, CPRS and other software packages as they relate to HIM job functions.
Analyze clinical and administrative processes related to information flow.
Tests and verifies software packages prior to activation in production mode.
Coordinates with software developers in the local testing of software.
This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements/Certifications:
Coding Certification through AHIMA or AAPC -OR- HIM Certification through AHIMA -OR-Health Data Analyst Certification through AHIMA.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook (email), Windows, Social Media Platforms, and navigating the web.
Must have excellent oral and written communications skills.
Must have excellent customer service and self-organization skills.
Applicants must have the ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees, both inside and outside the organization.
Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).
Trained in Basic First Aid.
Employees shall have at least one year of general experience that demonstrates the following:
The ability to greet and deal tactfully with the public.
Capability of understanding and applying written and verbal orders, rules, and regulations. All personnel shall be literate and be able to interpret printed rules and regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions and materials, and must be able to compose reports.
Good judgment, courage, alertness, an even temperament, and render satisfactory performance through knowledge of his/her position responsibilities.
Ability to maintain poise and self-control during situations that involve mental stress, such as fires, explosions, civil disturbances, and building evacuations.
Education Required:
Three years of experience in the field of medical records that included the preparation, maintenance, and management of records and health information systems [demonstrating a knowledge of medical terminology,] medical records [procedures, medical coding, or medical, administrative, and legal requirements of health care delivery] systems. -OR-
Successful completion of a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university [recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, with a major field of study in health information management, or a related degree with a minimum of 24 semester hours in health information management or health information technology. -OR-
Equivalent combinations of experience and education that equals 100 percent may be used to meet basic requirements.
Physical Requirements:
This position is considered hazardous duty.
Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance.
Required to jog/fast walk up to ¼ mile.
Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds.
Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or aging patients or staff exiting the building (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling, or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self).
Must be able to see, hear and smell with aids if necessary.
Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds.
Must perform the duties of my job in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.
Average manual dexterity for computer operation.
Phone or computer use for extended periods of time.
Other Special Qualifications:
Minimum of 21 years of age.
Must maintain current/physical residency in the continental U.S.
Pass a medical examination conducted by a licensed physician within 30 days prior to initial assignment.
Be a U.S. citizen or a person lawfully admitted into the U.S. for permanent residence.
Have resided in the U.S. for the last five years (unless abroad on official U.S. government duty).
Successfully engage in and complete a thorough Background Investigation.
Poses or have ability to obtain required security clearances.
Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.
Additional Information
Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant's background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.
Benefits - Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International Health and Medical Serivces complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.
International Health and Medical Serivces is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws.
$34k-43k yearly est. 27d ago
Supervisory Medical Records Technician (Release of Information)
Department of Veterans Affairs 4.4
Medical coder job in Portland, OR
This position is located in the Health Information Management (HIM) section at the VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS). Release of Information (ROI) technicians disclose health information in accordance with all laws and regulations governing authorization and disclosure of health information
The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
* Serves as supervisor and technical expert for the Release of Information Unit. Provides guidance and suggestions to the Chief, HIM and Assistant, Chief HIM regarding staffing needs and shortages within the ROI section.
* Provides effective audits and monitors for all areas of responsibility, assuring that accurate and timely data is processed by all employees. Reviews work accomplished and assesses quality, quantity, accuracy and timeliness of work produced by each employee. Ascertains problems encountered and takes corrective action.
* Develops performance standards and conducts performance evaluations. Develops and conducts competency assessments. Responsible for carrying out established personnel functions and practices. Keeps employees informed about important aspects of personnel management programs. Formulates and initiates performance standards.
* Interviews new employees, recommends selection, and carries out training and development of assignments, awards or disciplinary action. Approves leave and establishes work schedules. Implements provisions of EEO programs to ensure fair and equal treatment for all employees.
* Prepares formal requests and recommendations for promotions, reassignments, other status changes, or recognition of outstanding performance of assigned employees. Prepares and submits functional statements for new positions, clarification, or updates. Receives formal grievances, resolving those that can be resolved by the first level supervisor. Takes disciplinary action as deemed necessary and proposes to higher authority specific disciplinary action. Keeps employees informed of management goals and objectives and higher levels supervisors informed of employee participation and concerns.
* Ensures that release of information activities related to the development, implementation, maintenance of and adherence to privacy policies and procedures are performed and coordinated in compliance with applicable federal laws and regulations including the Privacy Act of 1974, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Automated Medical Information Exchange (AMIE).
* Ensures that record retrieval and record transfers to other VA facilities for the purposes of continuity of patient care and release of information are timely.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 4:0pm
Relocation Incentive: Authorized (with moves more than 50 miles)
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
$37k-44k yearly est. 7d ago
Health Information Specialist II
Datavant
Medical coder job in Hillsboro, OR
Job Description
Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format.
Our platform is powered by the largest, most diverse health data network in the U.S., enabling data to be secure, accessible and usable to inform better health decisions. Datavant is trusted by the world's leading life sciences companies, government agencies, and those who deliver and pay for care.
By joining Datavant today, you're stepping onto a high-performing, values-driven team. Together, we're rising to the challenge of tackling some of healthcare's most complex problems with technology-forward solutions. Datavanters bring a diversity of professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare.
This position is responsible for processing all release of information (ROI) specifically medical record requests in a timely and efficient manner ensuring accuracy and providing customers with the highest quality product and customer service. Associate must at all times safeguard and protect the patient's right to privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the patient's medical information and that all releases of information are in compliance with the request, authorization, company policy and HIPAA regulations. This is as intermediate level position with at least 1 year related HIM experience. In addition to HIS I Foundation, HIS II is responsible for training HIS I staff and providing reports to manager and/or the facility.
Position Highlights
- HYBRID position in Hillsboro, OR- Hybrid position with about 1 weekly site visit
- Full-time, Mo-Fri 8:00 am-4:30pm
- Processing medical records requests
- Full benefits: PTO, Health, Vision, Dental, 401k savings plan, and tuition assistance
- Tremendous growth opportunities both locally and nationwide
What We're Looking For
- Strong customer service and clerical skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
- Comfortable working in a high-volume production environment
- Medical office experience required
- Willingness to learn and grow within Datavant
You will:
Receive and process requests for patient health information in accordance with Company and Facility policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality and security with all privileged information.
Maintain working knowledge of Company and facility software.
Adhere to the Company's and Customer facilities Code of Conduct and policies.
Inform manager of work, site difficulties, and/or fluctuating volumes.
Assist with additional work duties or responsibilities as evident or required.
Consistent application of medical privacy regulations to guard against unauthorized disclosure.
Responsible for managing patient health records.
Responsible for safeguarding patient records and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards.
Prepares new patient charts, gathering documents and information from paper sources and/or electronic health record.
Ensures medical records are assembled in standard order and are accurate and complete.
Creates digital images of paperwork to be stored in the electronic medical record.
Responds to requests for patient records, both within the facility and by external sources, retrieving them and transmitting them appropriately.
Answering of inbound/outbound calls.
May assist with patient walk-ins.
May assist with administrative duties such as handling faxes, opening mail, and data entry.
May schedules pick-ups.
Assist with training associates in the HIS I position.
Generates reports for manager or facility as directed.
Must exceed level 1 productivity expectations as outlined at specific site.
Participates in project teams and committees to advance operational strategies and initiatives as needed.
Acts in a lead role with staff regarding general questions and assists with new hire training and developmental training.
Other duties as assigned.
What you will bring to the table:
High School Diploma or GED.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Ability to commute between locations as needed.
Able to work overtime during peak seasons when required.
1-year Health Information related experience.
Meets and/or exceeds Company's Productivity Standards
Basic computer proficiency.
Comfortable utilizing phones, fax machine, printers, and other general office equipment on a regular basis.
Professional verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
Detail and quality oriented as it relates to accurate and compliant information for medical records.
Strong data entry skills.
Must be able to work with minimum supervision responding to changing priorities and role needs.
Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks.
Able to respond to requests in a fast-paced environment.
Bonus points if:
Previous production/metric-based work experience.
In-person customer service experience.
Ability to build relationships with on-site clients and customers.
Comfortable bringing new ideas, process improvement suggestions, and feedback to internal stakeholders.
To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the state in which you will be working, exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, and/or religion.
This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.
Datavant is committed to a work environment free from job discrimination. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. To learn more about our commitment, please review our EEO Commitment Statement here. Know Your Rights, explore the resources available through the EEOC for more information regarding your legal rights and protections. In addition, Datavant does not and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.
At the end of this application, you will find a set of voluntary demographic questions. If you choose to respond, your answers will be anonymous and will help us identify areas for improvement in our recruitment process. (We can only see aggregate responses, not individual ones. In fact, we aren't even able to see whether you've responded.) Responding is entirely optional and will not affect your application or hiring process in any way.
Datavant is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need an accommodation while seeking employment, please request it here, by selecting the 'Interview Accommodation Request' category. You will need your requisition ID when submitting your request, you can find instructions for locating it here. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
For more information about how we collect and use your data, please review our Privacy Policy.
$34k-45k yearly est. 2d ago
Pediatric Outpatient Coder (Coding Specialist 2)
OHSU
Medical coder job in Portland, OR
This level 2 coding position provides support to the Enterprise Coding Department for coding of physician's fees. This position requires experience in coding and requires certification with AAPC or AHIMA.
Coding
* Review clinical documentation of services to be coded in EPIC, and any other source of documentation available to ensure compliance with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
* Assign correct CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes for facility and/or professional charges, which could include E&M services; diagnostic services; procedural services; and/or Charge Routers and Charge entry.
* Establish and maintain procedures and other controls necessary in carrying out all procedure and diagnostic coding and insurance billing activity for applicable work queues assigned professional services at OHSU.
* Monitor activity for compliance with federal and/or state laws regarding correct coding set forth by CMS and Oregon Medical Assistance program (OMAP).
* Coordinate all billing information and ensure that all information is complete and accurate.
* Ability to maintain supportive and open communication with coding supervisor and team leads regarding coding issues and priority coding responsibilities assigned.
* Develop and disseminate written procedures to facilitate and improve billing and coding processes for the department, and to train, support, orientate, and mentor coding staff as necessary.
Department Support
* Serve as a resource to ERC outpatient coding leadership and coding team for a broad range of billing policy and procedure issues.
* Attend coding meetings and seminars and shares knowledge with other coders. Participates in EC Huddles.
* In collaboration with Enterprise Coding Leadership, develop and disseminate written procedures to facilitate and improve billing and documentation processes.
* In collaboration with Leadership, make recommendations and implement remedial actions for problems
* Monitor coding and billing information from newsletters, memos, and transmittals from coding publishers and government agencies to advise physicians of billing practice changes in CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS
* Participate in Enterprise Coding education sessions, Kaizen events, maintain CEUs, stay informed of current trends in coding.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
* High School diploma or GED.
* Minimum two years of hospital or professional services experience reviewing, abstracting, and coding medical records using ICD-10-CM and CPT coding.
* Certification in one of the following:
* Coding certification from AAPC; or
* AHIMA Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Active AHIMA membership may be required for some positions.
* Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Academy of Professional Coders; or
* Equivalent certification.
Preferred Qualifications
* Accredited Coding Program required: AAPC Boot Camp, AHIMA Coding Boot Camp.
* Knowledge of OPPS guidelines and both CPT Inpatient and Outpatient coding guidelines. CCI edits and familiarity with medical necessity guidelines, NCD and LCD requirements.
* Experience using an EMR.
* Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, Federal Register, Federal and State insurance billing laws and Mandates.
* Proficiency with word processing and Excel spreadsheets.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels, physicians, nurses, administrative management, etc.
* Ability to work as a team player.
* Member of the American Academy of Professional Coders and Certified Professional Coder or AHIMA certification required upon hire.
* Must be able to pass internal coding test.
* Some college course work or education in classes related to anatomy/physiology, medical terminology, CPT and ICD-10-CM coding.
* Experience using EPIC, 3M encoder.
Additional Details
Days of work are variable, could include rotating weekend days.
This position is a telecommuting position.
Department Core hours are Monday - Friday, 5:00am -10:00pm (with some flexibility available). Regularly scheduled work hours are required and are allowed within the Core Hours.
Benefits
* Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
* $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
* Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
* Vacation - up to 200 hours per year dependent on length of service.
* Sick Leave - up to 96 hours per year.
* 9 paid holidays per year.
* Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Childcare service discounts.
* Tuition reimbursement.
* Employee discounts to local and major businesses.
All are welcome
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at ************ or *************.
How much does a medical coder earn in Vancouver, WA?
The average medical coder in Vancouver, WA earns between $44,000 and $84,000 annually. This compares to the national average medical coder range of $37,000 to $70,000.
Average medical coder salary in Vancouver, WA
$61,000
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