Certified Professional Coder - Temporary

OnPoint Medical Group is looking for a Coder to temporarily join the expanding OnPoint team!  

OnPoint Medical Group is a physician-led network, with a unique, progressive model of Physician Leadership in each of our family, internal medicine, pain management and pediatric practices.  OnPoint Medical Group is committed to expanding access to high-quality healthcare in our surrounding communities, in the most effective and affordable manner possible.

This position is temporary for 90 days to help a very busy team (with possible extension).  This assignment will be scheduled for 30-40 hours per week. 

About the Role:

The Certified Professional Coder (CPC) position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate and efficient medical coding within healthcare settings. This role involves translating healthcare services, diagnoses, and procedures into standardized codes used for billing and insurance purposes. The primary goal is to facilitate proper reimbursement while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and billing practices. The temporary nature of this position requires adaptability and the ability to quickly integrate into existing teams to support fluctuating workloads. Ultimately, the CPC contributes to the financial health of the organization by ensuring that coding is precise, timely, and aligned with current healthcare standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential from a recognized certifying body such as AAPC (CPC-A) also accepted.
• Demonstrated experience in medical coding within a healthcare environment.
• Strong understanding of healthcare billing practices and insurance claim processes.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) and coding software.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a hospital or clinical setting 
• Familiarity with customer service principles as they relate to patient billing inquiries.
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance regulations including HIPAA.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, temporary assignment environment.

Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze clinical documentation to assign appropriate medical codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services.
• Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with established guidelines such as ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and billing teams to clarify documentation and resolve coding discrepancies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding regulations, payer requirements, and industry best practices.
• Support the billing process by preparing coded data for submission to insurance companies and assisting with claim follow-ups.

Skills:

The required skills in healthcare, customer service, and billing practices are integral to the daily functions of this role. Healthcare knowledge enables the coder to accurately interpret clinical documentation and apply the correct codes. Customer service skills are essential when communicating with healthcare providers and billing departments to resolve coding questions and support claim processing. Proficiency in billing practices ensures that the coding aligns with payer requirements, facilitating timely and accurate reimbursement. Preferred skills such as familiarity with compliance regulations and additional certifications enhance the coder's ability to navigate complex coding scenarios and contribute to overall organizational efficiency.

This position will be onsite, located in Highlands Ranch, CO.

Supervisor Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Job Elements and Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.  

• Occasionally required to walk; sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 25 pounds.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

BENEFITS OFFERED FOR STAFF AVERAGING 30 PER WEEK

•    Health insurance plan options for you and your dependents

•    Dental, and Vision, for you and your qualified dependents

•    Company Paid life insurance

•    Voluntary options for short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

•    AFLAC Plans

•    Eligible for 401(k) after 6 months of employment with a 4% match that vests immediately

•    PTO accrued

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

Salary: 

CPC-A $26 per hour (must be 100% in office)

CPC- $29 - $32 per hour (with option for remote work after two weeks of onsite training and proficient in workflows and productivity goals) - Must be located in Colorado

OnPoint Medical Group is an EEO Employer.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended.