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Coding Specialist

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Toppenish, WA, United States


16514

Join our team at YVFWC as a Coding Specialist! Accurate medical coding is a critical part of the patient care and revenue cycle experience at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic. As a Coding Specialist, you play an essential role in ensuring that clinical services are translated correctly into codes that support accurate billing, timely reimbursement, and high‑quality patient care documentation. Your work directly supports providers, the billing team, and our organization's overall financial health.

Job Brief Coding Specialist – Toppenish, WA

Employment duration: Full time

Exempt Status: Non‑exempt

Offer Relocation?: No

ID: 16514

Position Highlights

1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

$21.23–$26.01/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates

100% employer‑paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine

Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available

Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

What You’ll Do

Identify, research, and resolve issues that impede the successful posting of clinical charges

Post charges in Epic per the Coding rules and conventions

Review charge documents for completeness and return incomplete documents to the source

Maintain confidentiality of all patient demographics and medical and financial information at all times

Uphold Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA compliance guidelines in relation to billing, collections, and PHI information

Meet performance, accuracy, and attendance expectations, and participate in required meetings

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED

Minimum six months of experience in healthcare coding or billing

Experience with a healthcare practice management system

FQHC billing or coding & Epic system experience is a plus

CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification is preferred

Ability to use and interpret coding books and guidelines

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Knowledge of medical/dental terminology and accounts receivable processes preferred

Effective written, verbal, and listening communication skills

Ability to maintain consistent performance and confidentiality

Our Mission Statement “Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal‑opportunity employment.

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