What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coding Specialist (Full Time) position at OAKLEAF CLINICS INC?
OakLeaf Clinics – Business Office is looking for a full-time Coding Specialist to join their expanding team! This is a full time position, hours are typically Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Plus, no weekends or holidays!
OakLeaf Clinics is dedicated to providing our patients with compassion, trust, and a lifetime of individualized care. Our healthcare team consists of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dietitians, nurses, respiratory therapists and medical assistants working in concert with laboratory/imaging services to offer individualized care to the Chippewa Valley and surrounding areas.
Position Description
As a Coding Specialist you are responsible for performing high volume, accurate medical coding functions in a growing multi-specialty practice setting. You must possess the AHIMA or AAPC coding certification and be an expert in CPT and ICD10 coding.
Responsibilities
- Perform high volume, accurate medical coding functions
- Assign ICD-10 diagnosis codes and CPT procedure codes to lab encounters
- Assign Evaluation and Management CPT Codes to clinic encounters
- Complete data entry as needed for other clinic services
- Flexible to complete other assigned work as needed
- Work a flexible schedule within the clinic or department hours based on clinical demand or need
Qualifications
- Candidate must have AHIMA or AAPC coding certification
- Expertise in CPT and ICD10 coding necessary
- Qualified candidates will need to pass a coding test
- Experience with Epic EHR preferred
- Knowledgeable in Evaluation and Management coding
- Experience in lab coding
- Clinical documentation improvement initiatives experience - Preferred
- 1 year of hands-on medical coding experience in a physician/professional setting - Clinic Preferred
- Previous experience in a clinic setting is preferred
- Medical coding and/or billing experience preferred
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Requires ability to organize and interpret data
- Multi-task quickly and effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Major activities of this job include sitting or standing for long periods of time and light physical effort performed on a level surface. Some carrying, lifting, kneeling, bending, reaching, and squatting are involved in the office. Use a computer and telephone and employ writing and organizational skills. Manual dexterity, mobility and good vision that includes near acuity, depth perception and accommodation are physical requirements necessary for technical work.
Benefits and Opportunities
OakLeaf Clinics offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package!
- Exceptional Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Salary : $25