Medical Coder
North East Medical ServicesCalifornia, United States
Posted May 15, 2024
39.69 - 45.1 USD hour
Full Time
About the Company
North East Medical Services (NEMS) is a leading nonprofit community health center headquartered in San Francisco that serves more than 70,000 patients annually across the Bay Area. With a workforce of over 700 clinicians and support staff, NEMS delivers a full spectrum of primary, specialty, dental, optometry, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, behavioral health, and complementary care—including acupuncture and chiropractic—tailored to the needs of medically underserved Asian communities. The organization distinguishes itself through multilingual, culturally competent care in Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Burmese, Korean, and other languages, ensuring equitable access for uninsured and low-income patients. NEMS’s network of clinics in key neighborhoods such as Chinatown, Portola, and Daly City reinforces its commitment to community-based, patient-centered health equity.
Job Description
The Medical Coder is responsible for performing chart reviews and coding audits, reviewing ICD-10 diagnoses codes, and CPT and HCPCS procedure codes assigned for evaluation and management of the patient.
Requirements
- Completion of an AA or AS degree
- Possession of AAPC or AHIMA credential such as CPC, CPC-P, CPMA, RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CCS-P
- Minimum of two years' experience working in the healthcare industry in the areas of HCC or risk adjustment, health information, chart audit, medical coding, or billing
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, pathophysiology, pharmacology, CPT, ICD-10, clinical documentation, or medical billing processes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook
- Detail-oriented and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience in an FQHC or community health center setting preferred
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Free medical, dental and vision insurance for employee, spouse and/or children
- Company contribution to 401(k)
