Medical Coder Jobs in Wenatchee, WA (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary
The Coding Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the coding team, ensuring accurate and compliant coding practices across all clinical departments. This role provides leadership, training, and quality assurance for coding staff, supports provider education, and collaborates with Revenue Cycle and Compliance teams to optimize reimbursement and maintain regulatory compliance.

***Position eligible for Telecommuting with consideration for a fully remote arrangement within Washington State, depending on experience (DOE)***

Job Specific Competencies

1. Team Leadership & Oversight
   Supervises coding staff including Coder I and Coder II.
   b. Monitors productivity and quality metrics, ensuring standards are met or exceeded.
   c. Conducts regular team meetings and one-on-one check-ins to support performance and development.
2. Quality Assurance & Compliance
   Oversees internal/external audits and reviews coding accuracy, documentation, and billing compliance.
   b. Ensures adherence to federal, state, and payer-specific coding guidelines.
   c. Coordinates with Compliance and Revenue Cycle teams to resolve audit findings and implement corrective actions.
3. Education & Training
   Develops and delivers coding education for staff and providers.
   b. Provides feedback and coaching to coders based on audit results and performance metrics.
   c. Maintains current knowledge of coding standards, payer policies, and FQHC billing requirements.
4. Operational Support
   Assists with complex coding scenarios and escalated claims issues.
   b. Supports cross-training and coverage planning to ensure uninterrupted coding operations.
   c. Participates in process improvement initiatives and system upgrades.
5. Communication & Collaboration
   Serves as a liaison between coding staff, providers, billing, and compliance teams.
   b. Facilitates clear and timely communication regarding coding updates, documentation requirements, and regulatory changes.
   c. Promotes a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous learning.

General Duties and Responsibilities
1. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor.
2. Expected to meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
3. Conforms to safety policies, general housekeeping practices.
4. Demonstrates sound work ethics, flexible, and shows dedication to the position and the community.
5. Demonstrates a positive attitude, is respectful, and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity toward clients and co-workers.
6. Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.
7. Employees are expected to embrace, support and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion and quality which align with the CVCH mission statement through their actions and interactions with all patients, staff, and others.
8. Conforms to CVCH policies and Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations.

Job Specifications

Education:

• Associate’s degree in Health Information Management or related field preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure:

• AAPC or AHIMA coding certification required (e.g., CPC, CCS, RHIT, RHIA).
  Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) preferred.
  Must maintain current certification and participate in continuing education.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of medical coding experience, including 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
  Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and FQHC billing practices.
  
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR), coding software, and payer guidelines.

• Language Skills:

  • English fluency required
  • English and Spanish preferred

• Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Knowledge of computer applications and equipment related to work. Must have basic computer and keyboarding skills and have the ability to enter data within company’s computer system to include strong knowledge in MS Word/Excel; must demonstrate manual dexterity. Exhibit strong customer service skills, strong process improvement background.

   Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with other staff and management. Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining productive work teams. Ability to demonstrate personal integrity in all interactions.

  Essential Physical Requirements: This job is performed mostly in a typical inside, office environment. Essential physical requirements of this job include: light physical effort; repetitive motions of wrists, hands, and/or fingers; standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling; frequent sitting; lifting and/or moving items up to 50 pounds, with assistance as needed; ability to read forms and computer screens and to read correspondence and other documents.

  Essential Mental Abilities: Ability to make decisions in line with state and federal regulations; ability to read, comprehend, and analyze documents, regulations, and policies; ability to prepare and submit complete and succinct documents necessary to the job. Ability to assess and evaluate, have attention to detail. Knowledge of auditing and compliance procedures, quality assurance and improvement practices, understanding of the elements of sponsored clinical protocols including consent forms, and reporting requirements. Problem solving and analytical skills are required with a heavy emphasis on detailed analysis of information to support actions.

  Essential Sensory Requirements: Essential sensory requirements include the ability to: read computer keyboard, monitor, and documents; prepare and analyze documents; read extensively; see, recognize, receive and convey detailed information orally, by telephone and in person; convey accurate and detailed instructions by speaking to others in person and by telephone.

  Exposure to Hazards: Worker is subject to inside environmental conditions on a frequent basis with moderate noise. Typical working conditions found in most administrative work areas. Worker has contact with consumers and other staff and may be exposed to medical conditions presented by them.

Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk
Category III
1. Tasks involve no greater exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues than would be encountered by a visitor. Category I tasks are not a condition of employment.

Age Specific Competency
Position does not involve patient care. Position will demonstrate general knowledge and skill to effectively communicate and provide safety measures to all life cycles.

Telecommuting
• Position eligible for Telecommuting with consideration for a fully remote arrangement within Washington State, depending on experience (DOE)

Benefits

*Coverage below based on a 1.0 FTE; Medical, Dental, Paid Leave, Holidays are prorated based on FTE

Benefit:

Coverage:

Effective:

Medical

    Premera (Self Insured)

    Preferred Provider   

Employee covered - $60.00 per month

Dependents covered – please refer to the benefits Guide 2025 for rates

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Dental

    Washington Dental

Employee covered – 100%

Dependents covered – 50%

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Paid Leave

120 hours – Year 1

136 hours - Year 2
Each year after that employee will accrue 8 hours of PTO each year, on their anniversary date, until they reach a maximum of 208 hours at 10+ years.

Paid Leave may be used immediately for sick leave and after 3 months employment for vacation. Maximum accrual cap of 320 hours; hours in excess of 320 hours will automatically transfer into the employees EIB.  

Extended Illness Bank (EIB)

Allows for maximum accrual of 200 hours

PTO hours in excess of 320 will transfer into EIB. Employees are eligible to use EIB hours after at least 3 consecutive scheduled working days of PTO (max 24 hours) which have been used for a personal illness and/or a qualifying event under FMLA or the WA Family Care Act. 

Holidays

88 hours related to:

·         New Year’s Day

·         Memorial Day

·         4th of July

·         Labor Day

·         Thanksgiving Day

·         Day after Thanksgiving

·         Christmas Eve

·         Christmas Day

·         3 Diversity Days

Holidays are calculated as 8-hour days if full time, 1.0 FTE, and paid based on the calendar year (January 1 through December 31).  Holiday hours will be added to the employee’s timecard automatically. If an employee is part-time, as documented in our HR/Payroll system, Holiday hours will be pro-rated.  If an employee starts after the calendar year has begun, holiday hours will be prorated based on remaining holidays in the calendar year and diversity days will be prorated as outlined below:

·         Jan 1- April 30: 3 diversity days (24 hours if 1.0 FTE)

·         May 1 – August 31: 2 diversity days (16 hours if 1.0 FTE)

·         Sept 1 – Dec 31: 1 diversity day (8 hours if 1.0 FTE)

Please refer to the Paid Leave policy for additional details.

403(b) Retirement Plan

    Lincoln Financial

150% CVCH match up to 3% of the employee’s contribution

Immediately. Vesting schedule:

20% at 2 years, 50% at 3 years, 60% at 4 years, and 100% at 5 years.

Employee Assistance Program

    Mutual of Omaha

Free short-term counseling for employee and family

Immediately. Call 800-316-2796

Long-term Disability

    Mutual of Omaha

Employee Only (variable)

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Benefit:

Coverage:

Effective:

Basic Term Life

    Mutual of Omaha

Employee Only (1x annual salary, up to $200,000)

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Group Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)

   Mutual of Omaha

Employee Only (1x annual salary, up to $200,000)

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Supplemental Term Life

    Mutual of Omaha

Employee / Spouse / Dependent(s)

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Voluntary AD&D

    Mutual of Omaha

Employee / Family

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Health Reimbursement Arrangement

    RedQuote

Reimbursement for out of pocket expenses for services received at CVCH (medical, dental, and prescription) by employees and their dependents enrolled in our medical plan. Up to $750 per family per year.

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Flex Plan: Medical

    RedQuote

Flex Plan: Maximum $3,300 per year

Direct Deposit available

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Flex Plan: Dependent Care

    RedQuote

Flex Plan: Maximum $5,000 per year

Direct Deposit available

First of the month following the first date of employment.

AFLAC

Supplemental insurance – cafeteria plan

First of the month following the first date of employment.

Wellness Stipend

CVCH will reimburse staff up to $30 per month for a local gym membership

OR

CVCH will reimburse up to $150 per year for a subscription type workout program service (i.e.: Beachbody on Demand, Les Mills, etc.)  

Immediately. Once employee has submitted invoice to HR/Payroll department.

Cell Phone Discounts

Discounted monthly access fees

Discounted select accessories and special equipment

Available for personal cell phones, currently in place with AT&T & Verizon

Benefit:

Coverage:

Effective:

Tuition Reimbursement

For approved courses, the cost of tuition, books, and lab fees may be reimbursed at 75% of the actual costs up to a maximum of:

·         $4,000 for an Associate’s degree, vocational, technical, or certification program

·         $6,000 for a Bachelor’s degree

·       $8,000 for a Master’s degree

Upon approval; regular employees who work at least 20 hours per week, have successfully passed their evaluation period and are in good standing may apply.

Employees must agree to work for a period of two (2) years from the date of receipt of tuition reimbursement and obtain satisfactory completion of approved courses or Challenge Exams.