SUMMARY: The Certified Coding Associate must be able to accurately code and bill physician clinic and hospital claims as required to all government and commercial insurance carries and train others to do so. Must effectively organize and prioritize work to enable them to meet deadlines.

BAXTER HEALTH COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Understands and adheres to Baxter Health standards as they appear in Healthstream Policy Manager.

Required to work with the Clinic Manager, regularly to carryout, initiate and/or implement best practices for the Baxter Health Gastroenterology Clinic.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: One (1) year insurance Coding/Billing experience preferred, but not required.

Certifications: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification through AAPC or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based (CCS-P) certification through AHIMA.

Other: Medical terminology, CPT coding and ICD-9/ICD-10 coding knowledge as required for physician billing. A working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross, CHAMPUS and other third party payers.

Preferred: Associate Degree

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Safety Sensitive Designation:

This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Spend eight (8) hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to regularly stand and walk, occasionally bend, squat and twist, and occasionally lift up to 10 pounds using proper body mechanics. Must have a keen sense of hearing and visual acuity with or without correction. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.

Work Environment
Office setting, within a clinic environment

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a position in a hospital setting which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Flexible work schedule, 5 days a week, Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts.