Certified Medical Coder (CPC)
About The Position
Western NC Community Health Services (WNCCHS), a Federally Qualified Health Center, is seeking a Medical Coder to join its growing team. The role supports medical, dental, and behavioral health outpatient billing. The organization prefers a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with outpatient and physician-based coding experience. The position is based at the Minnie Jones Health Center in Asheville, North Carolina. Employees must be able to work onsite in Asheville. Billing department employees may move to a hybrid arrangement after 90 days of successful performance, currently consisting of four days remote and one day onsite. The posting also describes 90 days onsite followed by one day a week in the office. The hourly pay range is $18.50 to $23.00, based on certification and experience.
Requirements
- One year of full-time experience in a similar position.
- Knowledge of medical billing procedures, coding, and payer guidelines.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or willingness to train and test for certification within one year of employment.
- Ability to work onsite in Asheville, North Carolina.
Nice To Haves
- Medical, dental, and behavioral health outpatient billing experience.
- Medical coding education.
- Ability to interact in a friendly and professional manner with staff, physicians, and the public.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks with attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
- Expert knowledge of medical office operations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs for producing correspondence, documents, presentations, records, and spreadsheets.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with the role of FQHCs in the community.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Benefits
- Competitive health plans for employees and dependents, including medical, dental, vision, and telehealth.
- Up to eleven paid holidays.
- Up to two floating holidays.
- Accrued PTO biweekly (156 hours a year based on a 40-hour work week).
- No weekends or holiday work required.
- Free parking.
- 403(b) retirement 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).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
