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mthree

Senior Software Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$116K - $154K/yr

... AWS Athena, AWS X-Ray, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), VS Code and modern development environments, GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted coding tools Preferred : • Experience ...

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How much do athena coding jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for athena coding in Houston, TX is $18.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.77 and $25.48 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 Houston, TX as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,232 per year, or $18.4 per hour.

MEDICAL CODING AND BILLING SPECIALIST

Specialty Doctor's Office

Cypress, TX • On-site

$16.25 - $20.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Westside Podiatry is searching for a confident professional that is adept at medical insurance billing, coding, and receivables recovery, with a strong background in Athena. The candidate must have proven productivity track record, great attitude, thrive in a fast paced production environment, be quality oriented, and possess the ability to adapt to a variety of technologies.
You will work closely with patients, providers, insurance companies, and medical/surgical representatives to ensure the proper revenue for the practice.
Skills Required:
You must have at least 3 years of in-depth medical business office experience. This should include experience with coding, posting, electronic remittance filing, A/R, plus strong positive working relationships with patients and insurance companies. We will only consider candidates with medical billing experience.
Critical and analytical thinking is key. Must be able to work independently and in a team environment, take initiative, and have knowledge of all aspects of the medical billing revenue cycle.
Responsibilities:
• Insurance verification
• Reviewing explanation of benefits and correspondence
• Composing appeals and reviewing medical records
• Payment posting and writing off uncollectible accounts, after review with practice manager and doctor(s)
• Running and working A/R reports, reviewing reports with practice manager and doctor(s)
• Identifying problematic insurance company issues, ie: codes, payers, etc and notifying practice manager
• Work closely (hand and hand) with Athena
• Work managerial holds and other Athena buckets
• Scrub and edit claims prior to submitting
• Review authorizations
• Knowledge of pre-authorizations/pre-certifications
• Knowledgeable of Medicare/Medicare products, Medicaid/Medicaid products, managed care products, Market Place,
Military, and commercial insurance company products
• Tracking and managing all online insurance company log in information
Requirements:
• Must be able to pass a criminal background
• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance, CMS1500 claim forms, ICD-10, CPT codes, and modifiers
• Working knowledge of computers such as Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to type at least 45 wpm
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner during interaction with colleagues, military clients, patients, as well as the private health insurance representatives
• Must have reliable and verifiable work references
* Possess strong analytical thinking and have great organizational skills
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• Work Location: One location
*** A PLUS: Podiatry experience, working with Athena, credentialing, hospital surgical scheduling, and hospital surgical pre-certification.
• Please list a start date and salary requirements
• Please do not apply if you are not committed to commuting to Westside Podiatry (as your employer), daily and on time.
• Please do not apply if you are not committed to Westside Podiatry, as your long-term employer, as we are seeking to hire the best fit candidate to our TEAM

Company Description

We excel in healing Foot and Ankle conditions.