Job Details

Who You'll Join:

Step into an exciting opportunity as our new Hospital Billing Coder with Santiam Hospital & Clinics! In this dynamic role, you will be driving force in the hospital's revenue cycle by partnering closely with medical and administrative staff toensure every patient encounter is captured with precision. Leveraging our advanced patient health information systems, you will analyze records for documentation accuracy while applying expert knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding standards.

This is the perfect role for a certified professional who thrives on continuous learning and takes pride in upholding the highest standards of regulatory compliance and reimbursement accuracy. Take the next step in your healthcare career-apply today and bring your expertise to Santiam Hospital & Clinics, recently honored as 2025's Best Hospital in the Willamette Valley!

Position Schedule: Full-time, Weekdays, 8:00am - 5:00pm, remote with some occasional onsite work.

What You'll Do:

• Through prompt and effective onsite or remote communication with Medical Staff members, clinical Hospital staff members, and other staff members, including those who perform administrative, hospital coding, or Patient Access Service functions, collaboratively participate in Revenue and Reimbursement Department hospital coding activity.
• Use Hospital patient health information system work queues to review and attend to assigned tasks.
• While adhering to medical coding conventions and guidelines, use and ensure use of standardized codes to accurately and consistently describe hospital patient medical diagnoses, procedures, reportable events, and complications that took place during patient encounters.
• Analyze patient health information records and use such analysis to identify documentation deficiency.
• Maintain and apply current knowledge about coding systems and tools that include Correct Coding Initiative edits, Current Procedural Terminology (Categories I and II, including related Medically Unlikely Edits [MUEs]), International Classification of Diseases (Tenth Revision), and the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (including related MUEs), and about how such systems, tools, and related modifiers are used in reimbursement process; use such resources in manner that complies with state and federal law.
• Complete continuing education that is sufficient to maintain own coding certification and continuously maintain such certification.
• Maintain current knowledge about healthcare payors, including knowledge about particular payor requirements for applicable reimbursement.
• Perform other duties assigned by Hospital Coder Lead, Coding Operations Supervisor, or Health Information Management Manager.
• Evaluate medical record documentation to ensure diagnostic and procedural code integrity in compliance with ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT-4/HCPCs rule and guidance.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Protecting patients right by maintaining confidentiality of personal medical, and financial information per HIPAA and other federal regulations.
• Compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner.
• Support the vision, mission and values of Santiam Hospital & Clinics.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, guests and coworkers.
• Delivering customer service in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.
• Assist Hospital and Professional Billing Representatives with patient account dispute resolution.
• Know chains of command for the Hospital and the Patient Accounts Service and utilize such chains to resolve every applicable patient complaint.
• Assist with required Service reporting to State of Oregon entities.
• Perform other duties assigned by Revenue and Reimbursement Executive Director.

What You'll Need:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current CPC, CPC-A, CPB, COC, CIC, RHIT, or CCS certification.
• Minimum of 1-year active coding experience.
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS Codes and guidelines.
• Extensive knowledge of E/M level requirements and new 2023 guidelines.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with billing team, clinical staff and physicians and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be highly motivated and enthusiastic team member with an excellent work ethic.
• Must be able to work independently and network with the coding team.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize with efficiency to meet deadlines and goals.
• Detail-oriented with focus or daily work as well as various projects as needed.
• Minimum of 1-year experience with Electronic Medical Records.
• Possession of United States proof of citizenship or right to work in the United States
• Possession of a valid, state-issued driver's license or identification card.
• Willingness to participate in Hospital orientation and educational in-service

Benefits for Eligible Positions:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• PTO and holiday pay
• Employee Referral Program
• 401(k) Retirement
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Discounts
• Bilingual Pay Differential for eligible positions
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness for eligible positions
• Tuition Assistance for eligible positions

Why Santiam Hospital?

At Santiam Hospital & Clinics, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Our commitment to excellence in patient care is matched by our dedication to employee growth and well-being. As part of our team, you'll have access to cutting-edge medical technology, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a collaborative culture that encourages innovation and teamwork. Join us at Santiam Hospital & Clinics, where your skills and compassion will be appreciated, and together, we can make a positive impact on the health and lives of our community.

With 13 clinics offering 8 specialties, you'll be part of a diverse and dynamic healthcare community. We're proud to have been named the 2025 Best Place to Have a Baby, Best Hospital as well as receiving accolades for our Surgery Center, Medical Facility and Women's Clinic, reflecting our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care for our patients.

Santiam Hospital & Clinics is a drug-free workplace in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and an EEO Affirmative Action Race/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Veteran/Disability Employer.