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Coder

Columbia Basin Health Association
Othello, WA Other
POSTED ON 6/5/2024 CLOSED ON 6/28/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coder position at Columbia Basin Health Association?

Overview

This position is responsible for the coding of all medical, eye care and dental procedures for all services rendered to ensure accurate payments are received by CBHA.

 

At Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) we never have to wonder whether the work we do is worthwhile. Each day we see victories and successes, big and small, in the lives of people who count on us.

 

Partner with Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) for a rewarding career. Your dream to promote health and wellness, work with passionate people, and feel accomplished for doing important work while earning a reasonable paycheck is possible with us. Be a part of a healthcare movement as you grow your career. The size and culture of the organization provides an opportunity to work closely with leadership, lead initiatives, and see the results of your hard work. You ability to make an impact is limited only by your passion and creativity.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for coding all medical, eye care and dental encounters by auditing the Audits the electronic medical record for accurate code selection of International Classification of Disease, Current Procedural Terminology and Health Care Common Procedure Coding System codes daily.
  • Designates insurance information for each encounter through selection of allocations sets and financial classes.
  • Utilizes patient chart and billing screen to ensure missing encounters in the status of “in progress” are completed for timely billing of services according to insurance requirements.
  • Assists all callers with questions about pricing of services rendered, utilizing CBHA’s communication model; ensuring return calls are done within three business days.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Promotes a positive work culture and upholds clinic policies and procedures, including the WE CARE standards of Behavior.
  • Must uphold confidentiality at all times in regards to CBHA activities, reports, financials, patient health information and other proprietary information specific to CBHA.
  • Qualifications

    Professional and Technical Knowledge:

  • Possesses a basic level of written and verbal communication, computer and mathematical skill and knowledge typically acquired through completion of a high school program.
  • Possesses a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), CCS-P Certificate, or ability to obtain within three years of on-the-job training.
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    Technical Skills:

  • Ability to prepare basic correspondence and simple reports in Microsoft Word.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Excel to create tables and simple displays of information.
  • Communication Skills:

  • Ability to provide effective communication of information during informal and formal verbal presentations.
  • Ability to provide effective communication of information in written (including electronic) correspondence.
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    General Description of Benefits: 

     

    At CBHA, we offer a comprehensive benefit package for our employee’s. We invest in our staff and providers. Because of this, many members of our leadership team started their careers with us, and through mentorship and experience, have risen through the ranks. Incentive-based programs and educational stipends give you every opportunity to succeed. Below you will find a list of the many benefits provided at CBHA:

     

    Health Insurance: 

    • Medical
    • Dental 
    • Vision 

    Our employees have the option of electing to utilize our in-house Dental and Vision services (dependent on Medical plan enrollment):

     

    • Dental – CBHA In-House Credit

    In-house credit of $1,300 annual maximum for services provided at CBHA dental clinic. $35 copay is waived for preventative services.

     

    • Vision – CBHA In-House Credit

    In house credit includes for one eye exam every plan year. $200 hardware credit for employee and dependents for prescription hardware (glasses, contacts, prescription sunglasses). Employees and dependents also receive one additional hardware credit per year at CBHA’s cost 20% (used for non-prescription sunglasses, contact lenses, or a second pair of prescription glasses). $35 copay is waived for preventative services

     

    Flexible Spending Account

     

    Life Insurance

     

    Accidental Death & Dismemberment Life Insurance Policy

     

    Long Term Disability

     

    Emergency Medical Transport Benefits- Life Flight Network

     

    403 (b) Retirement Plan: 

    Safe Harbor Match: Employees are eligible to receive a Safe Harbor Match of 100% up to 4% of the employee’s total salary. Employee is full vested in Safe Harbor Match from day 1. Contributions are subject to IRS guidelines.

    Non-Elective Contribution- Provided the employee has met enrollment qualifications, employee will also receive 4% employer contribution of employee’s total salary at the end of the Plan Year at the discretion of Board of Directors.

     

    Vacation (Personal Leave): 

     

    Year 1

    40 hours front loaded after six (6) months of employment. Accrue at the rate of .0038per hour paid not to exceed a per pay period accrual of .3076 hours for the rest of year one (1). Vacation buyout paid hours are excluded from accrual

     

    Year 2 

    Accrue at the rate of .0442 per hour paid not to exceed a per pay period accrual of 3.53hours. Vacation buyout paid hours are excluded from accrual.

     

    Year 3

    Accrue at the rate of .5576 per hour paid not to exceed a per pay period accrual of 4.46 hours. Vacation buyout paid hours

     

    All employees receive 8 vacation hours for a Wellness Day on their Anniversary Date each year.

     

    Holidays: 

    The following holidays are observed and paid by CBHA:

     

    New Year’s Day

    Memorial Day

    Independence Day

    Labor Day

    Thanksgiving Day

    Day after Thanksgiving

    Christmas Day

    **Martin Luther King Jr. Day & President’s Day are considered floating holidays and are used at employee’s discretion. 

     

    Educational Reimbursement Program

     

    Employee Assistant Program:

    EAP services are available to solve a wide range of concerns for employees. This program is confidential and covers employees, spouses, domestic partners and children up to 26 years of age.

     

    Contribution to Student Loan/529 College Savings Plans

     

    Other great benefits:

    • On site fitness center available to all employees 
    • Financial wellness classes held quarterly and one-on-one financial sessions with a Financial Advisor.
    • CBHA contribution to a 529 College Savings Plan and/or Student Loan Repayment based on years of service.
    • Holiday luncheons (Cinco de Mayo, 4th of July, other employee appreciation)
    • New employee luncheon with CEO
    • Employee apparel (store stipend/day one shirt, 90 day vest, and 6th month jacket)
    • Free coffee on designated days (new employees/employee appreciation)
    • Service awards
    • Birthday cards/treats
    • Work anniversary recognition
    • All staff events/prizes
    • In-house education (CBHA University)
    • Volunteerism Program (up to three hours added to your vacation bank)
    • Flexible schedules; depending on business needs
    • Shuttles to remote sites
    • Casual Fridays, as designated by the company
    • Company events (hikes, bowling, movie nights, book club, game night, professional sporting events)

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