What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Coder position at Evergreen Family Medicine?
Certified Coder
Evergreen Family Medicine is committed to providing excellent care for your family with clinics in Roseburg, Sutherlin and Myrtle Creek Oregon. Evergreen Family Medicine serves outpatient needs, including Urgent Care, Family Practice, Women’s Health, Occupational Health, and school-based telehealth.
Evergreen Family Medicine is a Drug Free Workplace. All candidates that are offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Responsibilities and Duties :
Maintains confidentiality according to HIPPA regulations and EFM policies.
Adheres strictly to EFM departmental standards and policies, including state and federal regulations.
Communicates effectively and professionally with coworkers, managers and patients via phone, email or in person
Maintains certification.
Maintain current knowledge of all insurances including verifying benefits and eligibility for OHP, DCIPA & Atrio including PCP assignment.
Communicates, calculates, and collects co-pays, coinsurances and deductibles from any patient owing over the phone
Works Closely and Supports all receptionists with skill and knowledge.
Offers insurance and billing support to all receptionists
Keeps an active working knowledge of Athena, engages in continuing education and trainings as offered by manager or company
Review and enter charges for the purpose of billing insurance carriers
Works initial claim scrubs
Ensures daily to promote an environment filled with teamwork, a positive outlook and constant professionalism
Qualifications and Skills :
High School Diploma or equivalent, Coding Certification
2 year medical office experience
Communication, interpersonal, clerical, and organizational skills necessary to complete job duties.
Ability to handle the confidential aspects of the work.
The ability to type at least 40 wpm and activate and operate computers and office equipment.
Physical requirements :
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times.
Our culture and values are every employee’s responsibility : The needs of our patient come first S.P.I.R.I.T
Stewardship
Patient & Population Focused Health Care
Integrity
Respect
Innovation
Teamwork
Benefits :
Health, Dental, Vision benefits
Life Insurance
401k with a company match up to 6%
Paid Time Off
