Specialty Coder

Vancouver Clinic•Vancouver, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Vancouver Clinic is seeking a detail-oriented Specialty Coder to ensure accurate and timely charge processing. This role involves supporting clinical staff with coding procedures, reviewing operative notes, and assigning appropriate CPT, diagnosis, and modifier codes in adherence to AMA-CPT, ICD-10, and National Correct Coding Initiative standards. The ideal candidate will act as a coding resource, provide education to clinicians and staff, and contribute to ongoing process improvements. There is potential for off-site work after successfully completing full-time, on-site training at The VIC office location and meeting specific requirements for remote work, including living in the local Vancouver, WA or Portland, OR area and having a secure home network with adequate internet speeds. Vancouver Clinic provides care across a wide range of medical decisions, including vaccinations, reproductive health, end-of-life decision-making, and gender-affirming treatment. The ability to work with a diverse patient and colleague population, with or without reasonable accommodation, is an essential function of all positions. Vancouver Clinic is the largest multi-specialty clinic in Southwest Washington, a physician-owned group focused on excellent patient care. The clinic operates several locations throughout Clark County, Washington, an area known for its schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, restaurants, and recreational opportunities, with Portland, Oregon, just minutes away. The clinic offers a collegial atmosphere, modern facilities, state-of-the-art technology, competitive compensation and benefits, and a good work-life balance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Active and maintained one of the following coding credentials: AHIMA (CCA, CCS, CCS-P, or RHIT); AAPC (CPC, CPC-H, CPC-H-A, or one of the relevant AAPC specialty-specific coding credentials) required
Minimum of 2 years of experience in medical coding required
Proficient in medical terminology
Minimum of 40 wpm typing speed required
Ability to work, with or without reasonable accommodation, with a diverse population of patients and colleagues seeking or considering care in all areas
Live in the local Vancouver, WA or Portland, OR area (for off-site work eligibility)
Have a secure home network with minimum upload (5 mbps) and download speeds (25 mbps) (for off-site work eligibility)

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate and timely charge processing
Support clinical staff with coding procedures
Review operative notes
Assign appropriate CPT, diagnosis, and modifier codes in alignment with AMA-CPT, ICD-10, and National Correct Coding Initiative standards
Serve as a coding resource
Provide education to clinicians and staff
Support ongoing process improvements

Benefits

Competitive Total Rewards Program
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
AD&D
Long term disability
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.)
401k retirement plan
Employer matching contribution up to 4%
Compensation packages and time off programs vary