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Chainguard

Senior Software Engineer (Athena)

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$122K - $161K/yr

This team is building Athena, the system that makes that possible at enterprise scale (Read more ... Review code, give direct feedback, and raise the team's engineering bar * Contribute infrastructure ...

Chainguard

Staff Software Engineer (Athena)

OR · Remote

This team is building Athena, the system that makes that possible at enterprise scale (Read more ... Establish and model engineering best practices for the team: code review standards, testing ...

Athena LLC

You will be mentored by Athena's AI and software engineering experts. They will provide guidance, code reviews, and support as you work on challenging AI projects, ensuring you learn best practices ...

Athena LLC

Work on real-world projects that have direct impact on Athena's services. You'll have ownership of meaningful tasks and contribute code to production-level systems, building your portfolio.

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How much do athena coding jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for athena coding in the United States is $19.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.30 and $26.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Athena Coding roles?

Professionals in Athena Coding roles often deal with complex healthcare data, evolving regulatory requirements, and the need to balance system customization with standardization. Keeping up-to-date with continuous Athenahealth software updates and ensuring seamless integration with other healthcare platforms can be challenging. You may frequently communicate with clinicians and administrative staff to troubleshoot issues and optimize workflows, so collaboration and adaptability are essential. However, overcoming these challenges provides valuable opportunities to greatly improve healthcare delivery and gain specialized expertise in a growing field.

What is an Athena Coding job?

An Athena Coding job typically involves programming, software development, and problem-solving using various coding languages. This role may include designing, debugging, and optimizing code for applications, websites, or systems. Depending on the industry, responsibilities can range from creating simple scripts to building complex AI-driven solutions. Strong analytical skills, logical thinking, and proficiency in coding languages like Python, Java, or C++ are often required.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Athena Coding position, and why are they important?

To thrive in an Athena Coding role, candidates typically require a strong background in programming, healthcare workflows, and familiarity with electronic medical record systems, often supported by degrees in computer science or health informatics. Experience with Athenahealth's suite of practice management and billing tools, as well as certifications in relevant technologies, is highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills are crucial for effectively translating clinical needs into technical solutions. These competencies ensure efficient software implementation, user support, and improved healthcare operations.

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Infographic showing various Athena Coding job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 2% Internship, 86% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,035 per year, or $19.2 per hour.
Coding Specialist

Coding Specialist

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso

El Paso, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 73 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

435th of 612 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Position Description
Review medical record provider documentation and assign appropriate CPT, HCPCS and/or ICD-10-CM codes for provider services (in accordance with the Standards of Ethical Coding set forth by the American Association of Professional Coders and American Health Information Management Association while ensuring accurate completion of responsibilities by established deadlines, resulting in maximum financial return. Demonstrated ability to professionally interact and exchange information, education and training to clinic personnel, physicians, administration, providers, and co-workers.
Major/Essential Functions
  • Selecting and assigning the appropriate level of service for CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS codes, and applicable Modifier(s) to specialty medical documentation for outpatient and inpatient medical coding and timely billing.
  • Assist with onboarding training for physicians, residents, non-physician practitioner (APP) and coding staff on documentation and coding guidelines.
  • Reviewing medical coding claim denials for correction and appeals within the AthenaIDX and Enterprise Task Manager (ETM) systems as assigned by the business office MPIP personnel, ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Managing non-coding-related issues within the AthenaIDX and ETM systems and adhering to all timely deadlines.
  • Performing charge data entry for billing in AthenaIDX.
  • Acting as a liaison between the internal coding team and the vendor, ensuring clear communication, and assisting the external medical coding vendor by clarifying clinical documentation or coding questions. This includes providing feedback on coding discrepancies, auditing vendor-coded charts for accuracy and adherence to facility guidelines, and assigning charts or work queues as needed.
  • Remains current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position.
  • Adhere to all policies, procedures and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.).
  • Personally, and consistently, demonstrate, display and act in accordance with Texas Tech Health El Paso's Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Extensive knowledge of HIPAA, Medicare and Medicaid guidelines and regulations evaluation and management coding guidelines in an academic teaching setting.
  • Knowledge of Athena IDX patient accounts, Athena Flow and Cerner Electronic Medical Records (EMR) or Electronic Health Records (EHR) and patient accounting software systems.
  • Ability to participate with internal peer coding audit reviews.
  • Ability to communicate with physicians and other healthcare providers for documenting guidelines.
  • Bilingual English and Spanish.

Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Required Qualifications
  • High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • 1 year experience with medical coding and/or billing
  • Current RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS, CCSP, or equivalent certification through a nationally recognized credentialing body (i.e., AHIMA or AAPC)

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