Medical Coding Specialist - Revenue Cycle

Neighborhood Health Center is a non-profit organization serving underserved patients in Portland, OR, providing primary care, internal medicine, dental services, and more. They emphasize whole-person care through integrated clinical teams partnering with patients, families, and communities.

The Medical Coding Specialist plays a crucial role in the revenue cycle by using coding expertise to review charges, educate staff, and improve EHR and billing tools, with approximately 80% focus on coding and 20% on billing.

Key responsibilities include researching correct coding for complex services, monitoring payer guidelines, reviewing charges with staff and providers, performing audits and education, responding to coding queries, supporting denial management, collaborating with clinical teams and Epic system use, and delivering professional customer service.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent (Associate Degree preferred), medical office experience, minimum one year in primary-care/FQHC medical billing and coding, proficiency with EHR (preferably Epic), intermediate to advanced Excel skills, mastery of ICD-10 and CPT guidelines, and current coding certification from AAPC or AHIMA (CPC or CPC-A preferred).

The position requires strong collaboration, independent project management, organizational skills, communication abilities, HIPAA knowledge related to billing, and compassion when working with diverse populations. Must have reliable transportation for local meetings.

Working conditions typically involve standard business hours, moderate noise level, predominantly seated computer work with some standing and lifting of supplies.

Employment is contingent upon background checks, drug screening, tuberculosis clearance, and any specific credentials or licensure.