Colville Confederated Tribes
The Certified Professional Coder will be responsible for accurate preparation and submission of claims to third‑party payers, timely performance of medical billing functions, communication with clients and providers regarding insurance questions, review and revision of denials for resubmission, and completion of daily reports for insurance verification, claims submission, insurance billing and research.
CLOSING DATE:
Open Until filled with bi‑weekly reviews
POSITION:
Certified Professional Coder
SALARY:
$23.63 to $29.50 per hour DOE
REPORTS TO:
Patient Financial Services Supervisor
LOCATION:
Nespelem Health Clinic, Nespelem, WA
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree
Certificate from a medical billing and coding course of one year or longer (transcript required with application), with coursework in bookkeeping or accounting and computer‑aided applications
At least 2 years of work experience in medical billing involving Medicare, Medicaid and third‑party payers with FQHC, IHS or Tribal programs; certification from a nationally recognized financial association (HFMA, AAHAM, or AAPC) required and must be maintained throughout employment
Valid driver’s license and eligibility for the Tribes’ vehicle insurance throughout employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of medical billing practices and terminology, ICD‑10, CPT, and HCPCS code sets
Understanding of the scope of medical codes used by the Tribe
Proficient computer skills, including office productivity software, revenue‑cycle applications, spreadsheets, and databases
Strong written and verbal communication skills for business correspondence and training staff
Mathematical proficiency for basic calculations and data integrity
Excellent human‑relation skills for effective collaboration and financial transaction handling
Knowledge of current third‑party billing regulations, policies, and procedures, including modifier usage
Ability to multitask, meet strict deadlines, and maintain confidentiality
Detail orientation and effective communication capabilities
Current working knowledge of Tribal reimbursement standards
Employment Details
Seniority level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Health Care Provider
Industry:
Government Administration
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CLOSING DATE:
Open Until filled with bi‑weekly reviews
POSITION:
Certified Professional Coder
SALARY:
$23.63 to $29.50 per hour DOE
REPORTS TO:
Patient Financial Services Supervisor
LOCATION:
Nespelem Health Clinic, Nespelem, WA
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree
Certificate from a medical billing and coding course of one year or longer (transcript required with application), with coursework in bookkeeping or accounting and computer‑aided applications
At least 2 years of work experience in medical billing involving Medicare, Medicaid and third‑party payers with FQHC, IHS or Tribal programs; certification from a nationally recognized financial association (HFMA, AAHAM, or AAPC) required and must be maintained throughout employment
Valid driver’s license and eligibility for the Tribes’ vehicle insurance throughout employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of medical billing practices and terminology, ICD‑10, CPT, and HCPCS code sets
Understanding of the scope of medical codes used by the Tribe
Proficient computer skills, including office productivity software, revenue‑cycle applications, spreadsheets, and databases
Strong written and verbal communication skills for business correspondence and training staff
Mathematical proficiency for basic calculations and data integrity
Excellent human‑relation skills for effective collaboration and financial transaction handling
Knowledge of current third‑party billing regulations, policies, and procedures, including modifier usage
Ability to multitask, meet strict deadlines, and maintain confidentiality
Detail orientation and effective communication capabilities
Current working knowledge of Tribal reimbursement standards
Employment Details
Seniority level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Health Care Provider
Industry:
Government Administration
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