Title: Certified Coding Specialist
Location: Oyate - 1776 SW Madison St, Portland, OR 97205
Schedule: This is a remote position, Monday through Friday 8:30am-5pm.
Wage Range: $24-$27, non-exempt

If you are a motivated and dedicated Coding Specialist looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

At NARA NW, you'll find a supportive and inclusive work environment where every member of our team is valued and respected. Whether you're passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there's a place for you to make a positive impact.

Company Mission:

The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.

About the Company:

At NARA NW, we provide essential services and support to Native American and Alaska Native people, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. As an organization rooted in cultural heritage and community values, we offer a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a direct positive impact in the lives of others.

We have over 400 employees in a wide range of programs and services, including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and cultural enrichment programs, there are endless opportunities to grow and thrive in your career while making a difference in the lives of others.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary function of this position is to perform ICD10, CPT and HCPCS coding for reimbursement. The Coding Specialist will be responsible to review, analyze, code diagnostic, procedural information and abstract medical information, including final diagnoses and procedures, from an Electronic Medical Record for financial reimbursement and data reporting purposes to ensure reimbursement and contractual reporting accuracy. This ensures compliance with established coding guidelines, third party reimbursement policies and reporting regulation guidelines.

What you will do:

• Reviews and verifies assigned codes and sequences diagnosis and procedures according to regulations (e.g., ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and HIPPA coding guidelines) and abstracts accurate clinical information to obtain the most specific code possible to ensure an accurate health information database.
• Reviews and/or audits data submitted on charge documents and documentation provided by the clinician of service to ensure appropriate codes are assigned in accordance with state, governmental and institutional coding and auditing rules and regulations.
• Assign appropriate modifiers, and follow the Correct Coding Initiative guidelines.
• Review and provide resolution of coding/billing edits.
• Contacts physicians for clarification of clinical information as appropriate
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of coding and regulatory requirements to accurately assign codes for appropriate reimbursement of healthcare services. Continue to strive to meet continuing education requirements for certification or to maintain working knowledge of on-going changes to CPT, HCPS, and ICD codes
• Participate in and assist with audits to capture lost charges and determine the accuracy of billing as necessary.
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate good interpersonal and professional skills when interacting with others throughout NARA.
• May be required to attend group, or individual meetings with physicians or with administration.
• Must be flexible and adapt to changing work assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

We would like to hear from people that have:

• CPC (Certified Coding Profession) certification required
• Associate degree preferred
• Two years current experience insurance coding, billing, and accounts receivable processes in a medical clinic or allied medical entity, preferred.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records. Centricity preferred. RPMS preferred.
• Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) experience preferred
• Working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance billing and reimbursement processes
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel) and internet resources.
• Exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills; organizational skills; high degree of accuracy; flexibility, ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members.
• Work collaboratively with clients, other NARA staff, team members, and to treat everyone with respect and dignity at all times.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
• Ability to pass criminal background and DMV checks.

What’s in it for you?

14 Paid Holidays: New Years, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, 4th of July, Labor Day, United Indigenous Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Employee’s Birthday!

Benefits: Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
• 14 Paid Federal Holidays (Listed Above)
• 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
• 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
• $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Spending Account
• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
• Referral Program- (Up to $1000 Dollars)
• Company Phone
• Company Laptop
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC

How to apply:

• To Quick Apply, go to Careers – NARA NW (naranorthwest.org)
• Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Not required), that’s all!
• Feel free to contact recruiting@naranorthwest.org if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.

NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. All employees must agree to model sobriety, including no alcohol drinking, no illicit drug use, no marijuana use, and no prescription drug abuse behavior. If in recovery, must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that will be able to model sobriety.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the agency reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.