Job opening for Certified Medical Coder. Position is Full Time.

Job specifications include:

• Conduct routine medical record reviews of the coding and diagnoses, medical procedures and patient encounters as documented by clinic patient care staff
• Work closely with clinic coding and billing staff to assure compliance with coding guidelines
• Monitor and communicate additions and/or revisions to coding documentation rules and regulations
• Conduct educational opportunities for staff, including providers, on coding and billing rules and regulations
• Monitor and report clinic compliance to coding and billing guidelines
• Accessible to clinic staff to answer questions regarding billing, coding, and documentation
• Perform additional duties as requested by administrative staff and QA Committee

• Certified professional coder through the American Academy of Professional Coders
• Minimum of 2 years, hands on experience, in a medical office setting
• Thorough knowledge of CMS coding and documentation guidelines
• Knowledge of third party physician service coding and billing practices

Please contact Elizabeth Keys at 746-1383 ext 3094 or by email at ekeys@valleymedicalcenter.com.

Valley Medical Center is a thriving, multi-specialty clinic in the Lewis-Clark Valley founded in 1980 with the express purpose of providing the highest quality healthcare to our community. A physician owned-and-operated organization with 31 providers and approximately 160 employees, Valley Medical Center is a highly regarded and financially sound organization occupying a main campus (61,500 square feet) of facilities with a satellite campus in Clarkston, Washington. Valley Medical Center offers high-quality services through the use of the latest technologies including a fully integrated Practice Management and EMR system. It is located in the beautiful Hells Canyon area in a desirable community with many amenities nearby. For more information, see www.valleymedicalcenter.com.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will lead and strengthen Valley Medical Center. While upholding the mission and vision of Valley Medical Center, the CEO will direct operations in the most efficient and effective manner to ensure achievement of organizational growth, goals and objectives, regulatory compliance, targeted satisfaction levels and high quality standards.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong leadership skills; able to foster trust between all parties.
• Fine tuned negotiation skills with the ability to successfully navigate through complex political landscapes.
• The ability to promote clinic integration within the community and participate with marketing programs.
• Skills to enhance operational effectiveness, emphasizing cost containment while ensuring high quality of care.
• Assist with annual budget process and overall financial management of the organization.
• Lead recruitment efforts for provider base growth.

The ideal CEO candidate will hold a Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field; an MBA/MHA and CMPE/ACHE certification designation is preferred. The candidate will possess 10+ years of experience leading operations at an executive level, ideally in a multi-specialty group practice setting. The candidate should have a big picture perspective, being skilled at managing and integrating different business lines and functions. A leadership style that is team driven, open, accessible and able to foster trust between all parties is essential for success at Valley Medical Center. Compensation and benefits meet the MGMA median levels inclusive of a bonus based upon achieving defined and measurable objectives.

CONTACT:

Please send resume Attn: Michelle Wier, CMPE, CEO via fax, 208-298-4520, or email hr@valleymedicalcenter.com