If you are looking to foster a fulfilling career path while serving your community, you are in the right place. All careers at CHAS Health allow you to make an impact on patient’s lives and our greater community. No matter what clinic or location you join, you become a part of the bigger picture – providing trustworthy, patient-centered, and attentive care to anyone who walks through our doors. We continue to expand operations and are regularly looking for talented and dedicated individuals to help us continue to make a difference in patient lives. Challenging the status quo starts with you – get started today.
From the beginning, we strongly believe that all people have the right to high-quality health care. Our goal is to remove barriers to care and provide high-quality, evidence-based care in a place that is convenient – in your neighborhood. We believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their situation.
Compensation Range:$25.67 - $37.70Check out our work perks here!Competitive Compensation & Exceptional Benefits at CHAS Health
Join a workforce that values your expertise as much as your wellbeing! CHAS Health's comprehensive compensation package* includes:
Annual milestone bonus for all eligible employees! $500 for every year worked, up to $5,000.
Robust health coverage with employer-offered medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
401(k) with up to 6% employer match for a retirement plan that invests in your future.
Work/life balance—enjoy more than six (6) weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually for full-time employees, to recharge and refresh.
Tuition assistance and student loan repayment—let CHAS Health pay for your education!
Up to $7,500 for childcare annually through reimbursement, to help you balance work and family life.
CME and license fee reimbursement—we've got you covered.
*Offered benefits dependent upon employee eligibility and criteria
Job Description:
This hybrid position includes scheduled in-office days to support team collaboration; requirements may change based on evolving business needs.
Purpose of Job:
Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by efficiently and accurately coding and processing claims.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reviews health documentation and records to extract and ensure appropriate codes, including CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10/HCC, are captured in the electronic health records system.
- Codes and completes charge entry into electronic practice management systems.
- Researches and resolves coding related payer denials.
- Serves as a documentation and coding subject matter expert to support CHAS Health teams and providers.
- Communicates with co-workers, providers, and third-party representatives in a professional manner while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
- Ability to consistently adhere to established productivity standards required.
- Performs other duties as assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or CPC-A credential combined with three years of front and/or back office experience in lieu of CPC credential required.
Skills: Excellent communications skills required. Computer skills required. Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment is required. Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.
Physical Demands:
Must talk, hear, and sit more than two-thirds of the day. Using hands occurs over two-thirds of the day, while reaching with arms occurs less than one-third of the day. Communicating is also required over two-thirds of the day, while climbing, stooping, or crawling is minimal. Lifting up to 10 lbs. occurs occasionally.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Our core values are our foundation, the guiding sense of direction for our organization:
Social Responsibility
Patient-Centered
Entrepreneurship
Respect for Human Dignity
Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement
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CHAS Health | Equal Employment Opportunity
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CHAS Health will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. CHAS Health does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential
- CPC-A credential combined with three years of front and/or back office experience (alternative to CPC)
- Three years front and/or back office healthcare experience (required if using CPC-A)
- Working knowledge and use of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10/HCC coding systems
- Experience with electronic health records and electronic practice management systems
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to adhere to established productivity standards
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA
What We Do
CHAS Health is a non-profit, federally qualified health center (FQHC) dedicated to improving the overall health of the communities it serves. It provides high-quality medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services to families and individuals of all ages, regardless of their ability to pay. Its primary mission is to improve community health by expanding access to quality health and wellness services for all.
