What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coding Auditor - Medical Billing position at Puyallup Tribal Health Authority?
Description
Join Our Team and Make an Impact Where it Matters Most!
Location: Tacoma, WA | On-Site
Schedule: Full-Time | Mon – Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hiring Range: $26.05 – $40.00 per hour
Position Close Date: April 2, 2026
Are you a skilled medical coding professional who thrives on accuracy, education, and continuous improvement? Join our team as a Coding Auditor at the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA), and play a critical role in ensuring high-quality patient care through compliant, precise, and ethical coding practices.
In the Coding Auditor role, you’ll serve as a trusted subject matter expert, supporting providers and staff while strengthening documentation integrity, reducing risk, and advancing organizational excellence. If you enjoy collaboration, problem-solving, and making a meaningful difference in healthcare delivery, this role is for you!
What You’ll Do:
- Serve as the go-to resource for coding guidance (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS) across the organization
- Review provider documentation within 72 hours to validate coding, billing compliance, and encounter accuracy
- Identify documentation gaps and offer timely, constructive feedback to improve coding precision
- Conduct coding audits, analyze findings, and deliver actionable insights
- Develop and deliver training for providers, coders, and billing staff based on trends and updates
- Monitor regulatory updates and payer requirements, recommending process improvements as needed
- Partner with departments such as Compliance, CDI, Revenue Integrity, and Patient Financial Services
- Contribute to audit plans, policy development, and risk assessments
- Provide advanced coding support and pre-bill review for high-level or sensitive encounters
What You Bring:
We’re looking for someone who combines technical expertise with strong communication and a passion for continuous learning:
- Coding Certification: CPC, CCS, or CPMA required
- Three (3) years of recent coding and billing experience in a family practice setting
- Three (3) years of outpatient auditing experience
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and HIPAA regulations (including Washington State requirements)
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and practice management systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Excellent analytical, communication, and training skills
Why PTHA?
We are more than a clinic — we're a culturally grounded, patient-first health and wellness center serving the Indigenous community. We value teamwork, integrity, and community well-being. Here, your work has meaning.
- Work in a mission-driven, accredited organization
- Serve a close-knit patient population in an urban reservation setting
- Enjoy opportunities for professional development and training
- Experience a strong support system and inclusive team culture
Perks of the Role:
- Meaningful Mission – Contribute to the overall wellness of a tribally operated health organization dedicated to serving the Indigenous community with respect, humility, and compassion
- Engaging Experience – Hands-on experience with modern digital dental technology
- Competitive Compensation – Receive a fair salary that reflects your expertise and the impact of your work
- Supportive Team Culture – Join a collaborative and inclusive environment where respect and ethics are core values
- Cultural Enrichment – Work in an organization that values and integrates Indigenous traditions, community care, and cultural sensitivity
- Stability & Impact – Be part of a long-standing, accredited institution that plays a vital role in community health and development
PTHA Employee Benefits:
- Supportive environment that values a healthy work/life balance
- Medical/Dental/Vision monthly premiums paid 100% by PTHA for employees (health coverage begins the first of the month following hire date)
- (13) annual leave (vacation) days (13) annual sick leave days
- (18 ) annual paid holidays including a birthday holiday
- 401(k) with annual profit-sharing contributions after (2) years of service
- Life and AD&D insurance coverage
- Have student loans? PTHA is an approved loan repayment site for various student loan programs
If you’re ready to bring your coding expertise to a role where your work truly matters, we encourage you to apply.
In accordance with federal law, Native American Preference in employment applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors.
Salary : $26 - $40