Ar Billing & Coding Specialist

Company: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Location: Granger
Posted on: February 5, 2025

Job Description:

Join our team as an AR Billing & Coding Specialist and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job - we are a community committed to the well-being of our members.

We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Explore our short clips, " WE are Yakima - WE are Family " and " YVFWC - And then we grew ," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization.

Position Highlights:

• $19.37-$23.73 DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
  
• 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine
  
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
  
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
  
  What You'll Do:
  
  • Identify and obtain missing information to clear the revenue progression
    
  • Perform updates to registration and coverage information
    
  • Navigate payor sites to determine patient eligibility, benefits, exclusions, and payor enrollment
    
  • Post charges in the billing system, Practice Management System, per the Coding rules and conventions
    
  • Keep records of billing activities
    
  • Abstract clinical information from a variety of medical records, charts, and documents and assign appropriate billing codes to patient records according to established procedures
    
  • Work with coding databases and confirm diagnosis coding accuracy
    
  • Review charge documents for completeness and return incomplete documents to the source
    
  • Send charges to the next payor per guidelines
    
  • Interact with Providers, payors, and patients to complete the revenue collection process
    
  • Perform other duties as assigned
    
    Qualifications:
    
    • High School diploma or General Education Diploma (GED); Graduate of a medical coding program is preferred
      
    • Six months' experience in healthcare coding or billing; Graduation from a medical coding program may replace the 6 months of required experience
      
    • Previous experience in a healthcare practice management system
      
    • Experience with a billing system, such as Practice Management System
      
    • CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification preferred
      
    • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. This position is not eligible for bilingual differential pay
      
    • Proficiency in a variety of computer programs, including EpiCare, Prelude, Resolute, Word, and Excel
      
    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
      
    • Strong customer relations skills
      
    • Knowledge of coding/billing & ability to use and understand billing coding books and guides
      
    • Knowledge of medical/dental terminology, data entry, and billing coding
      
    • Knowledge of accounts receivable processes
      
      Our Mission Statement
      
      "Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being."
      
      Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
      
      Contact us at ...@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!

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