Medical Coding Coordinator

The Revenue Cycle Department is crucial to the mission of Oregon Oncology Specialists because we strengthen both the patient and the Practice’s financial wellbeing, thus allowing more opportunities for care for healing. We reduce the amount of stress patients experience with the cost and coordination of cancer care so that they can focus on physical and emotional wellbeing.

We are currently recruiting for a Medical Coding Coordinator to join our Revenue Cycle team!

Position Overview

The Medical Coder Coordinator is key to department success because this position acts as the primary liaison to documentation improvement and optimization of Provider coding and practices for compliance and revenue purposes. The incumbent is responsible for conducting quality coding reviews and performance measures, researching, analyzing, and educating providers and departments about input codes for the clinic claims. The position aims to maximize system efficiencies, reduce operational costs, increase accuracy, and improve reimbursement outcomes.

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct coding reviews and quality performance measures; prepare chart review reports with recommendations; and provide education and feedback to facilitate improvement of documentation and coding.
• Provide education/training to physicians and other providers on coding and clinical documentation. Consult with and educate/train physicians on coding practices and conventions to provide detailed coding information. Communicate with nursing staff for needed documentation for accurate coding. Provide feedback to providers as it pertains to proper coding and clinical documentation of services performed.
• Understand government rules and regulations and areas of scrutiny for potential areas of risk for fraud and abuse regarding coding and documentation, and give exemplary attention to detail and completeness in this task.
• Manage a significant workload and to work efficiently under pressure meeting established deadlines with limited supervision.
• Communicates in a clear and understandable manner; exercises independent judgment; influences and coordinate the efforts of others over whom one has no direct authority.
• Review, analyze and input codes for clinic claims utilizing appropriate modifiers, ICD-9/ICD-10, HCPCS and CPT codes based on EMR records.
• Work closely with the nursing staff to maintain NDC updates and NCCN guidelines.
• Keep informed and identify new or coding changes and inform supervisor, providers and billing team of specific payer updates, carrier coding, contract changes, benefit and coverage information.
• Abide by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by AHIMA and AAPC.
• Maintain patient confidentiality; adhere with HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
• Exemplary attention to detail and completeness with a thorough understanding of government rules and regulations and areas of scrutiny for potential areas of risk for fraud and abuse regarding coding and documentation.
• Perform other related duties as directed by supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) and Certified Coder credentials
• Minimum two (2) years progressive and in-depth multispecialty (oncology preferred) professional services coding experience in assignment of diagnostic and procedural coding
• Extensive computer experience and ability to learn new computer applications quickly and independently, including EMR(s), Microsoft Office Suite, and other software programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare or related field
• Minimum two (2) years of progressive and in-depth oncology professional services coding experience in the assignment of diagnostic and procedural coding
• Understanding of Unlimited Systems Revenue Cycle software

Compensation

• Starting at $29.62/hr DOE

Would you thrive in this position?

• Do you enjoy learning and maintaining current knowledge so that you can reach high standards?
• Do you enjoy coaching individuals and teams?
• Can you balance of keeping clear priorities with daily urgencies?
• Do you enjoy collaborating to resolve coding challenges?
• Do you have exceptional critical thinking and organizational skills?
• Would you like to influence positive change?
• Do you thrive in a team setting?

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
OOS is committed to the health and safety of our patients, visitors and employees. PPE is provided and sanitation measures are in place to ensure the safest environment possible.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Salem, OR 97301: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• oncology coding: 2 years (Preferred)
• in-depth, multispecialty coding: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RHIA or RHIT (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30