What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthcare Biller/Coder position at Greater Valley Health Center?
Are you looking for a rewarding position in healthcare where you can help serve a diverse population in our community?
As a Healthcare Biller/Coder at Greater Valley Health Center, you will be part of a team that serves the greater Flathead Valley residents who, regardless of their ability to pay. Greater Valley Health Center has been serving the Flathead Valley since 2007. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, GVHC provides the highest quality of care and a comprehensive list of services to meet all of our Flathead Valley familie's healthcare needs. This position is not remote, candidate would work on-site.
This position will provide technical support to assure accurate medical documentation and coding for the purposes of high quality patient care and accurate reimbursement for medical, dental, and behavioral health claims. Works as a team member in the billing department to assist with administrative and technical support duties relating to management of third-party billing activities and related work as required.
Qualifications:
Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in healthcare coding and billing, preferably within an FQHC.
High school graduation or equivalent, preferably an Associate’s Degree in medical coding.
Possesses a certification in Medical Coding from an accredited program, or working toward a certification.
Ability to communicate effectively the details of medical coding by offering assistance to other billers; informing co-workers of changes within the system.
Ability to perform complex clerical work.
Ability to effectively deal with administrative detail.
Ability to make mathematical computations.
Ability to act with initiative and good judgment and to make sound independent fiscal and administrative decisions.
Knowledge of coding in an ambulatory setting.
Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, and third-party payment sources.
Knowledge of medical billing systems and electronic health records.
Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
Knowledge of debt collection practices and insurance guidelines.
Knowledge of contemporary computer usage including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
Skill in communication with patients and healthcare organizations.
Skill in the use of various office machines with a high level of proficiency.
