Certified Coder II or III for Central Admin in NE Portland (Multispecialty Healthcare)

The Oregon Clinic•Portland, OR

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Clinic is hiring a full-time Certified Coder II or III for its Central Administration team in Multispecialty Healthcare. The position is based at the Central Administration office in Northeast Portland and primarily allows remote work. Hybrid or remote work is available after training is completed and expectations are met. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, with flexible workday hours between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The coder ensures that procedural and diagnostic codes used by The Oregon Clinic comply with applicable rules, laws, and healthcare industry standards, while maximizing reimbursement within legal and ethical constraints. The role assigns accurate CPT, ICD-10, and modifier codes to physician services and supports accurate billing. The position requires meeting management-defined productivity benchmarks and maintaining at least 95% coding accuracy. The hiring range is $30.81–$41.68 per hour for Level II and $33.89–$45.85 per hour for Level III, based on experience and credentials. The Oregon Clinic describes itself as Oregon’s largest physician-owned, multispecialty medical and surgical practice, with 1,500 team members across 30 specialties and its business office. Its stated values include excellence, compassionate and joyful connection, inclusive collaboration, humble listening, and integrity. The Clinic offers employee-paid medical, dental, and prescription insurance; a 401(k) plan; flexible spending account options; paid time off and nine paid holidays; a wellness program and employee assistance services; partial Tri-Met transit pass coverage; employee discounts; and optional benefits such as pet insurance. The workplace is alcohol- and drug-free, and offers are contingent on successful drug and background screening.

Requirements

At least four years of experience in coding for multispecialty healthcare.
Current coding certification from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or another accredited body that credentials professional coders.
Participate in continuing education units every two years for verification and authentication of expertise.
Knowledge of CPT procedure and ICD-10 coding, basic accounts receivable management principles, denials, and overall billing functions in a medical clinic setting.
Knowledge of healthcare payment systems, including fee-for-service, PPOs, HMOs, and capitation, and local payers such as Regence Blue Cross and Providence Health Plans.
Ability to initiate work, work independently, and multitask effectively.
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.
Commitment to patient-focused care, privacy, and safety.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with the EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) system is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure procedural and diagnostic codes comply with applicable rules, laws, and healthcare industry standards, while maximizing reimbursement within legal and ethical constraints.
Assign accurate CPT, ICD-10, and modifier codes to physician services to support appropriate and accurate billing.
Meet productivity benchmarks defined by management and supported by performance metrics.
Maintain a minimum coding accuracy of 95%.
Review coding when requested and provide corrections and feedback to the requestor.
Perform other duties as assigned.