Certified Medical Coder (CPC)

Western North Carolina Community Health Services • Asheville, NC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Western NC Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity and providing team members with the support they need. We are seeking a Medical Coder to join our growing team. The position is based at our Minnie Jones Health Center, 257 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801. All Billing department employees are eligible for a hybrid work arrangement after 90 days of successful performance. The hybrid arrangement is currently the same for all members of the Billing team: 4 days remote, 5 days on-site. All team members are on-site Tuesday.

Requirements

• One year full-time in a similar position required.
• Medical, dental, and behavioral health outpatient billing experience highly desired.
• Knowledge of medical billing procedures, coding, and payer guidelines.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC); or willing to train and test for certification within 1 year of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with outpatient and physician-based coding experience.
• Interact in a friendly and professional manner with a wide range of staff, physicians and public.
• Plan, prioritize and complete delegated tasks with attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure is essential.
• Expert knowledge of medical office operations.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs to produce correspondence, documents, presentations, records, and spreadsheets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with role of FQHCs in the community preferred.
• Bilingual candidates English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Medical, dental, and behavioral health outpatient billing
• Coding and payer guidelines

Benefits

• Competitive health plans for employees and dependents including medical, dental, vision, and telehealth
• Up to Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• Up to Two (2) Floating Holidays
• Accrued PTO bi-weekly (156 hours a year based on 40 hour work week)
• No weekends or holiday work required
• Free parking
• 403(b) Retirements Savings with Match
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• HRSA and Public Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Monthly staff meetings and trainings
• EPIC EHR platform
• Relias Learning Management System (LMS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED