We are seeking a Certified Coder to join our Business Office department. This position is Full-Time, scheduled 40 hours per week and is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. We're looking for compassionate, enthusiastic, and dependable candidates that are team players with a positive attitude.

Perks of working with us: amazing work-life balance with flexible schedules. The best part is that you work with great people daily! If you want to be a part of a fantastic team and experience an uplifting, and gratifying work environment – come work with us and share your talent and skills.

In return we offer:

• 401(k) through Fidelity Investments (up to 6% matching)
• Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Paid time off starting 5 weeks per year
• Extended Illness hours
• Employee assistance program
• Many discounts such as cell phone, computer, auto maintenance, etc.
• Flexible scheduling
• Substantial health savings account contributions
• On-site childcare service
• Education matching
• Life insurance / Short-term / Long-term disability options
• 20% discount from hospital bills

Location:

Mid Columbia Medical Center is located in The Dalles, Oregon. We work, live, and play in the scenic Columbia River Gorge, Oregon.  Located 85 miles east of Portland in the majestic Columbia River Gorge, The Dalles features old-growth forests, rushing waterfalls, and year-round access to outdoor recreation, including downhill and cross-country skiing, world-class water sports, and miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. The area boasts award-winning wineries, and, most importantly, warm, friendly people.

Responsible for applying appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to individual patient health information for data retrieval and analysis and claims processing under limited supervision.  

Works to integrate services with area of responsibility to maximize efficiency, quality and excellent customer service.

Critical responsibilities include achievement of annual and periodic goals for significant statistical indicators of coding performance and overall accuracy for the organization’s overall financial performance.

• • Education:
  • High School graduate or equivalent
  • Licensure/Certification:
  • Successful completion of a coding certificate program, preferred.
  • Coding certification from AAPC or AHIMA, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC or CPC-H or equivalent certification required
  • Experience:
  • Two years’ experience of hospital or professional coding services
  • Experience reviewing, abstracting and coding medical records using ICD-10_CM and CPT Coding
  • Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
  • Knowledge of financial and marketing systems.
  • Knowledge of administrative and managerial systems, roles and experience.
  • Knowledge of health care issues, demographics, financing, policy changes.
  • Knowledge of computer systems and integrating software to maximize work process efficiencies.
  • Leadership ability to work throughout the system to accomplish the objectives of the organization.
  • Organizational skills both to function independently and to work closely with other professional using a team approach.
  Ability to handle multiple demands and to respond rapidly to changing priorities