Pacific Medical Centers has been selected as one of Washington’s Top 100 Best Places to Work in an annual ranking compiled by Seattle Business Monthly magazine. PacMed received a score of 119.7, making it among the top 20 companies to work for in 2009.
PacMed’s employees collectively agreed that the organization offers an inspiring workplace with a strong patient-focused team environment and ample career-building opportunities. PacMed’s mission of service to the community is important to its employees and uniquely defines the organization as a whole.
We are always focused on quality patient care and servicing the community. We have been in the healthcare industry since 1933 and have expanded to 9 locations in Washington State. We have more than 110 primary and specialty care professionals who are committed to providing the highest-quality medical care and to developing a compassionate, long-term relationship with our patients.
This is your opportunity to join a leading healthcare organization. Pacific Medical Centers is currently seeking a dynamic Coding Compliance Educator/Analyst to join our team.
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for achieving and maintaining provider coding accuracy and completeness at the levels required by the yearly Corporate Compliance Work Plan. Works directly and intensively with new providers to educate and monitor their compliance to coding and reimbursement standards and to develop work plans for them to meet requirements. Participates in discussions and decisions regarding individual provider’s appropriateness to be on a regular audit cycle vs. a focused review, and any corrective action that may be indicated. Provides feedback to the Compliance Manager and Officer and Chief Medical Officer on risks associated with the compliance of individual providers. Serves in a training capacity with providers and coding staff. Responsible for remaining current on coding and compliance law and guidelines. Serves in a consultant capacity to the Compliance Manager and Compliance Officer regarding potential areas of improvement for the company in meeting the Compliance Plan, and to the CMO on potential improvements in recruiting, coding and auditing of E&M services, and procedures.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in health care related field.
• Hold and maintain CPC, CCS-P or CMC coding certification.
• Five years health care experience in a physician group practice or other ambulatory care setting.
• 5+ years of coding experience for a multi-specialty group and a score of at least 90% on PMC’s Coding Competency Test required.
• 2 years of experience conducting provider education and audits.
• Obtain and maintain ACS E/M or CPC-EM auditing certification within 6 (six) months of hire.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated expertise in current multi-specialty CPT, ICD-9, and HCPC coding principals and practices.
• Proven ability to interact with physicians and support staff.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
• Strong presentation abilities.
• Thorough knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and third party coding requirements.
• Flexible and willing to adapt to changing working conditions.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to travel to other clinic locations as needed.
BENEFITS: Pacific Medical Centers' offers competitive pay and benefits, including paid medical/dental/vision for employees, 29 days Paid Time Off per year to start, gym and massage discounts, bus passes, retirement programs, tuition reimbursement and more.
**Background check will be required for all candidates selected for this position.
**Pacific Medical Centers is an equal opportunity employer.