Coder - Finance

The Coder II  performs coding audits and review of outpatient provider services to support coding optimization and compliance for the medical group.  In addition to the audit and review work, the Coder II will work side by side with outpatient providers providing ongoing feedback, coaching, and support with the code entry process, documentation, ICD-9, ICD-10, and HCC coding in alignment with current medical group reimbursement requirements.  

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medical Group and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required qualifications:

• Upon hire: National Certification from American Academy of Professional Coders Or
• Upon hire: National Certified Coding Associate - American Health Information Management Association  Or
• Upon hire: National Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association Or
• Upon hire: National Certified Coding Specialist - Physician - American Health Information Management Association Or
• Upon hire: National Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner - American Health Information Management Association  Or
• Upon hire: National Certified Health Data Analyst - American Health Information Management Association Or
• Upon hire: National Registered Health Information Administrator - American Health Information Management Association Or
• Upon hire: National Registered Health Information Technician - American Health Information Management Association 
• 3 years recent outpatient medical coding experience.
• Experience working with physicians, with an emphasis on coaching and communication.
• EMR experience, preferably Epic.
• Experience coaching and training physicians.
• Proven history of proactively identifying, resolving and escalating issues that impact business and documentation outcomes.
• A track record in organizing and planning with demonstrated ability to effectively manage time and achieve results in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Providence? 

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.  We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

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