Coding Assistant Manager for Central Admin in NE Portland (Hybrid/Remote)

The Oregon Clinic • Portland, OR

1d • $80,484 - $120,725 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join us at The Oregon Clinic as a full-time Assistant Coding Manager
(Hybrid/Remote). Work alongside a collaborative team of patient-focused
colleagues in our thriving Central Administration office.

Every person at TOC makes a difference in our mission of delivering world-class
care with kindness and empathy. As a member of our team, you have the
opportunity to make a valuable impact within the local community and our
ecosystem of care. By providing patients and internal and external stakeholders
with a consistent, efficient, and easy experience, you’ll help ensure that
patients at The Oregon Clinic receive the highest value care tailored to their
needs.

Using excellent customer service and communications skills, your primary duties
in this role include:

Under the guidance of the Revenue Cycle Manager - Coding, oversees the daily
operations of the medical coding team and ensures adequate staffing and
coverage.
Ensure compliance with clinic policies, government regulations, and industry
standards while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary
environment.
Improving coding processes, safeguarding patient information, and serving as
a key contact for internal and external inquiries.
Facilitates training for department staff required to meet quality and
production standards.
Performs and supervises audits of coded medical records for accuracy.
Compiles, analyzes, and presents data related to coder performance,
documentation issues, and charging errors.
Provides daily supervision of coding staff and provides feedback to the
Coding Manager on staff performance. Provides feedback to staff to enable
improvement.
Ensures coding staff comply with all applicable policies and procedures.
Facilitates training for department staff required to meet quality and
production standards.
Executes process improvement projects.
Provides expert knowledge of coding standards (ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, PCS, and
CPT) and supports coder and provider education.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required, or a combination of at least 5 years of medical coding experience is required.
• Minimum three (3) years of supervisory coding experience is required.
• Nationally recognized coding certification is required.
• Prior Electronic Medical Record (EMR) EPIC experience is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with reviewing coder audits to facilitate audit rebuttals and/or Coder/Educator next steps.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience with provider communication for proven successful coding/documentation education.
• Strong ability to identify coder trends for education and workflow improvement opportunities.
• Proficient in Excel with skills in using formulas and creating pivot tables.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, work independently, and effectively multitask.
• Excellent attendance and work ethic.
• Positive attitude and desire to be a team player.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with patients, physicians, and other team members.
• A commitment to patient-focused care, privacy, and safety.

Nice To Haves

• Surgical and E/M coding experience is a strong plus!
• American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) certification is strongly preferred.
• Epic certifications a plus!

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operations of the medical coding team and ensures adequate staffing and coverage.
• Ensure compliance with clinic policies, government regulations, and industry standards while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Improving coding processes, safeguarding patient information, and serving as a key contact for internal and external inquiries.
• Facilitates training for department staff required to meet quality and production standards.
• Performs and supervises audits of coded medical records for accuracy.
• Compiles, analyzes, and presents data related to coder performance, documentation issues, and charging errors.
• Provides daily supervision of coding staff and provides feedback to the Coding Manager on staff performance. Provides feedback to staff to enable improvement.
• Ensures coding staff comply with all applicable policies and procedures.
• Facilitates training for department staff required to meet quality and production standards.
• Executes process improvement projects.
• Provides expert knowledge of coding standards (ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, PCS, and CPT) and supports coder and provider education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare: Employee is 100% covered Medical, Dental, and Prescription Insurance
• Financial Wellbeing: Generous 401(k) plan and Flexible Spending Account options
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off plus 9 paid holidays annually
• Wellness Support: Robust wellness program and employee assistance services
• Commuter Benefits: 70% of Tri-Met transit pass covered
• Additional Perks: Employee discounts and optional benefits like Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees