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Medical Biller & Coder

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Tacoma, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/19/2025

JOB TITLE : Medical Biller and Coder

REPORTS TO : Director of Finance

GENERAL FUNCTION :

To effectively bill and code office visits, treatments and procedures for Salish Cancer Center. To assist with oversight

of time-of-service collections, complete coding of services, charge-adjustment-payment posting, preparation and

review of patient statement, accounts receivable, appeals process, aging collections, cash reconciliations, and

charge review. To work with management and key personnel to streamline billing and coding functions at Salish

Cancer Center.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

  • Collaborates with Highlands Oncology and any other applicable contracted agencies / personnel to

effectively manage daily operations associated with billing, coding, and the revenue cycle for the clinic.

  • Completes billing and coding for billable activities at the practice.
  • Performs coding and reimbursement duties associated with all clinical activity of the practice.
  • Acts as a resource to providers regarding coding practices.
  • Ensures accurate medical necessity documentation within clinical dictations.
  • Audits all infusion billing for correct documentation, including waste, required for maximum
  • reimbursement.

  • Communicates with and educates (until resolution) physicians and clinical staff regarding any
  • documentation issues in a timely manner to correct errors or omissions in patient medical records.

  • Advises staff and providers with up-to-date information regarding billing or coding requirements, payer
  • changes, and reimbursement changes that will impact the practice.

  • Serves as a liaison and resource for the clinic, and patient intake team for eligibility and authorization
  • related issues and questions.

  • Works alongside the finance team to address and appeal all denials until payment is received or appeals
  • are no longer permitted.

  • Work with clinic staff to address patient-facing concerns.
  • Works with intake staff to collect all patient-owed balances, applying applicable write-off codes when
  • appropriate and approved by the Practice Administrator and finance team.

  • Other duties as assigned.
  • MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE) :

    Graduation from an accredited billing and coding program or applicable relevant experience. Two (2) years of

    professional billing, coding, and accounts receivable experience required. Two (2) years of professional billing,

    coding, and accounts receivable experience in Oncology preferred. Two (2) years of experience with patient

    account investigation and resolution required. Extensive knowledge of Oncology billing and coding,

    documentation requirements, payer-specific requirements, and J code billing preferred. Experience with

    Centricity and OncoEMR preferred. Experience with electronic claims submission sites required. BLS certification

    required within 90 days of hire. Experience and / or ability to work with electronic health records / practicemanagement systems required. Strong technological capabilities and intermediate to expert proficiency in

    Microsoft applications required.

    COMPETETIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS :

  • 100% Employer paid premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Employer paid base Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Leave
  • 11 annual observed paid holidays, plus a birthday holiday
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program with mental health, financial, and legal support
  • 401k plans that allow for enrollment within 6 months of hire with profit sharing and immediate vesting
  • Ample, free parking with 24-hour security for a gorgeous office space
  • Continuing Education / Professional Development Support
  • License and Certification Reimbursement
  • Homebuyer Assistance Program and Much More!
  • TO APPLY : A Salish employment application and resume are required. Applications can be found at

    or can be requested via email. Positions that are open until filled may close at any time.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer while practicing Native preference according to law.

    Completed Resumes can be sent to :

    Human Resources Department

    3700 Pacific Highway E.

    Suite 100,

    Fife, WA 98424

    Resumes can be sent to :

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