Billing Certified Coder
Location: West Salem Clinic | 1233 Edgewater St. NW, Salem OR 97304 (On-site, not a remote position)
Job Status: Full-time
Hours: Monday Friday, 8am 5pm
Department: Billing
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced healthcare environment and values teamwork, accuracy, and continuous learning. Northwest Human services in the place you!
Position Overview:
As our Billing Certified Coder, you will support accurate coding, billing, and reimbursement processes across our integrated healthcare organization. This dual-function role combines medical billing responsibilities with professional coding review and compliance oversight to ensure timely and accurate claims processing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review provider documentation and assign appropriate CPT-4, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes
- Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with payer and regulatory requirements
- Perform charge entry, payment posting, account adjustments, refunds, and sliding fee discounts
- Monitor encounter reconciliation, productivity, charges, and payment reports
- Maintain confidentiality of patient records and billing information
- Support organizational compliance initiatives including HIPAA, OSHA, HRSA, FTCA, and Joint Commission standards
Qualifications:
- Current Certified Coder credential through an accredited organization or college
- Minimum 12 years of coding experience in physician-based services
- Knowledge of CPT-4, HCPCS, and ICD-10 coding
- Basic understanding of medical billing processes and accounting principles related to payments and adjustments
- Strong computer skills and ability to navigate electronic medical records and billing systems
Summary Of Benefits:
Our Agency strives to provide a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive within our industry.
- Healthcare insurance plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Group Life: Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 100% paid by employer
- 403(b) retirement plan with 2% of employer contribution and up to 3% employer match
- Flex Spending Account
- PTO - 10 hours a month for FT positions 40 hrs./wk. up to 20 hours monthly as your tenure grows
- 7 Paid Holidays a year + 2 paid floating holidays for full-time positions
- Continuing Education & Training Benefits
- Employee Healthy Living Program Gym Membership & Smoking Cessation
Why Join NWHS?
At NWHS, your work matters! ?Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of underserved and resilient communities. Be part of a compassionate, forward-thinking team that values collaboration, inclusion, and innovation in delivering exceptional services and community support.