What are the responsibilities and job description for the AR Billing & Coding Specialist position at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic?
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 jobs@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!
Salary : $19 - $24
