Professional Fee Coder II - 75% Remote

Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus *This position is approximately 75% Remote. Must reside in Oregon to be considered.*

Department: SH Willamette Valley Prof Svcs

Position Type: Full Time

Start Time: 7:00am (Monday - Friday)

Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.

We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There's something about Salem, Oregon!

Your Role With Us:

Professional Fee Coder II - *This position is approximately 75% Remote. Must reside in Oregon to be considered.*

Primary Functions:

• Medical Coding & Abstraction - Reviews medical records and accurately assigns professional codes (ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, HCPCS Level II) for multiple specialties.
• Coding Knowledge & Compliance - Maintains up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines, payer policies, and reimbursement regulations.
• Continuing Education & Credential Maintenance - Ensures compliance with CEU requirements, maintains professional credentials (AAPC, AHIMA), and provides proof of renewal.

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Live Well Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
• Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
• Education assistance program
• Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
• Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria
• Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others

Background/Expertise:

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations:

• Certified Professional Coder - Or any of the following credentials from either AAPC or AHIMA - RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CCS, or a CCS-P may be accepted in lieu of a CPC.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years relevant inpatient and/or outpatient professional CPT/ICD-10 coding experience required, five (5) years preferred.

Special knowledge, skills, & abilities:

• Prefer proficiency utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. * Demonstrates knowledge of, and compliance with hospital Safety Management Program, * Maintains confidentiality. * Attends house-wide/unit specific and completes unit competencies. * Must communicate information effectively and positively in group settings as well as one-on-one with providers. * Excellent organization skills and ability to prioritize and efficiently manage time. * Ability to research federal, commercial, and organizational guidelines to provide coding solutions and education to dept. staff and providers. * Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and disease processes. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interpret medical record documentation and communicate with providers.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org