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Kaiser Permanente

AUDITOR, CODING II CERT

Portland, OR · On-site

$33.81 - $41.82/hr

Certified Professional Coder OR Registered Health Information Technician OR Certified Coding ... Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Medical Terminology. * Strong interpersonal and ...

iQ Credit Union

Accountant I or II (54057)

Vancouver, WA · On-site

$85K - $124K/yr

Maintain a sound knowledge of Credit Union accounting practices in accordance with GAAP as well as ... ledger coding and authorizations. Assist independent auditors, state auditors, examiners and ...

Seamar

Medical Assistant Certified

Vancouver, WA

$17.75 - $23/hr

... Union FLSA Status Non-Exempt Job Code MACEU01 As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based on the belief that everyone deserves to be ...

PacifiCorp

Journeyman Estimator

Portland, OR · On-site

$55.62/hr

... codes, and rate and service policies. They may make field surveys, prepare right-of-way permits ... Medical, dental, and vision insurance * 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and ...

PacifiCorp

Journeyman Estimator

Portland, OR

$55.62/hr

... codes, and rate and service policies. They may make field surveys, prepare right-of-way permits ... Medical, dental, and vision insurance * 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and ...

PacifiCorp

Journeyman Estimator

Portland, OR · On-site

$55.62/hr

... codes, and rate and service policies. They may make field surveys, prepare right-of-way permits ... Medical, dental, and vision insurance * 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and ...

Wilson Construction Company

Payroll Specialist

Canby, OR · On-site

$24.50 - $33.50/hr

Accurately enters & processes multi-state, multi-union cost coded payroll; Applies multi-union and ... Competitive salary and excellent benefits package including employer paid medical, dental, vision ...

Wilson Construction Company

Payroll Specialist

Canby, OR · On-site

$24.50 - $33.50/hr

Accurately enters & processes multi-state, multi-union cost coded payroll; * Applies multi-union ... Competitive salary and excellent benefits package including employer paid medical, dental, vision ...

Wilson Construction Company

Payroll Specialist

Canby, OR · On-site

$24.50 - $33.50/hr

... multi-union cost coded payroll; • Applies multi-union and state and federal payroll laws; • ... Competitive salary and excellent benefits package including employer paid medical, dental, vision ...

Dynalectric-Company

Payroll Specialist

Portland, OR · On-site

$25 - $34/hr

Process weekly payroll for union employees, ensuring accuracy of wages, overtime, shift ... Health & Welfare (medical, dental & vision) * 401(k) * 401(k) match * Paid time off * Paid holidays

Dynalectric Oregon

Payroll Specialist

Portland, OR · On-site

$25 - $34/hr

Process weekly payroll for union employees, ensuring accuracy of wages, overtime, shift ... Health & Welfare (medical, dental & vision) * 401(k) * 401(k) match * Paid time off * Paid holidays

Dynalectric Company

Payroll Specialist

Portland, OR · On-site

$25 - $34/hr

Process weekly payroll for union employees, ensuring accuracy of wages, overtime, shift ... Health & Welfare (medical, dental & vision) * 401(k) * 401(k) match * Paid time off * Paid holidays

Annual Dialysis Conference

RN, Medical ICU

Portland, OR · On-site

$55.24 - $92.02/hr

ONA union represented Position Type: Regular Full-Time Posting Department: Medical Intensive Care ... Yes LinkedIn Job Code: #LI-OT1 Department Overview Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is a ...

EMCOR Group Inc

Dynalectric Company

Portland, OR · On-site

$25 - $34/hr

Process weekly payroll for union employees, ensuring accuracy of wages, overtime, shift ... Health & Welfare (medical, dental & vision) * 401(k) * 401(k) match * Paid time off * Paid holidays

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How much do union medical coder jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for union medical coder in Portland, OR is $23.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.13 and $25.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a union medical coder?

A Union Medical Coder is a healthcare professional responsible for reviewing clinical documents and assigning standardized medical codes for billing and insurance purposes, while also being part of a labor union. Being in a union provides job protections, negotiated wages, benefits, and collective bargaining rights. These coders work in hospitals, clinics, or insurance companies to ensure accurate coding and compliance with regulations. Their role helps streamline medical billing, minimize errors, and support proper reimbursement for healthcare services.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a union medical coder?

To thrive as a Union Medical Coder, you need a solid understanding of medical terminology, ICD-10 and CPT coding systems, and healthcare compliance regulations, typically supported by a medical coding certification such as CPC, CCS, or CCA. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and coding software is essential for efficiently processing medical claims. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively are key soft skills for success in this role. These skills are vital to ensure accurate coding, timely reimbursement, and effective contribution to a unionized healthcare team.

What are some common challenges faced by union medical coders, and how can they be managed?

Union Medical Coders often face challenges such as keeping up with frequent changes in coding guidelines, managing large volumes of medical records, and ensuring compliance with both employer and union policies. Adapting to evolving regulatory requirements and maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines can be demanding. Successful coders address these challenges by engaging in ongoing professional education, participating in peer collaboration, and utilizing union resources for support and advocacy. Working within a union environment can also provide job security and access to professional development opportunities.

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Infographic showing various Union Medical Coder job openings in Portland, OR as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 11% As Needed, 11% Part Time, and 78% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,467 per year, or $23.8 per hour.

Medical Coder III, Hospital-Based Coding

Portland, OR • On-site

Kaiser Permanente
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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$37.59 - $48.65/hr

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Posted 9 days ago

Kaiser Permanente rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 929 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Job Summary:
In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this position is also responsible for reviewing emergency, outpatient, ambulatory, and inpatient medical records to identify elements to be abstracted, as well as diagnostic and procedure codes. Essential Responsibilities:
  • Pursues effective relationships with others by proactively providing resources, information, advice, and expertise with coworkers and members. Listens to, seeks, and addresses performance feedback; provides mentoring to team members. Pursues self-development; creates plans and takes action to capitalize on strengths and develop weaknesses; influences others through technical explanations and examples. Adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback; demonstrates flexibility in approaches to work; helps others adapt to new tasks and processes. Supports and responds to the needs of others to support a business outcome.
  • Completes work assignments autonomously by applying up-to-date expertise in subject area to generate creative solutions; ensures all procedures and policies are followed; leverages an understanding of data and resources to support projects or initiatives. Collaborates cross-functionally to solve business problems; escalates issues or risks as appropriate; communicates progress and information. Supports, identifies, and monitors priorities, deadlines, and expectations. Identifies, speaks up, and implements ways to address improvement opportunities for team.
  • Contributes to documentation and coding compliance by: supporting compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, The Principles of Responsibility, the Code of Conduct for Kaiser Permanente, internal policies and procedures, professional standards, and accreditation standards.
  • Supports efforts to update coding processes and meet regulatory goals by: performing analysis/review to assure the accuracy of current procedures and diagnosis codes upon request from various sources; using and contributing to the teams use of internal resources (e.g., webinars, enterprise education team) to learn up-to-date knowledge of standards and regulatory requirements related to coding, documentation, and management compliance (federal, state, internal), and researching guidance for individual coding situations as necessary; and meeting and maintaining department standards for productivity and quality.
  • Completes medical coding by: translating clinical information into coded data to enter appropriate codes for diagnoses, procedures, and other services rendered, following coding guidelines for the most current version of the International Classification of Diseases Clinical Modification (ICD-CM), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level II for patient encounters; identifying and assigning appropriate codes for diagnoses, procedures, and other services rendered independently; resolving coding issues through partnership with clinicians, department administration, and other coding staff based on review, coding guidelines, and queries or issues with practitioner-submitted medical codes to reduce denials and improve time to submission; and assisting team members with providing consultation to staff and care providers on all coding and documentation questions.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Minimum three (3) years of continuous hospital coding experience with Observation, Hospital Ambulatory Surgery, Emergency Department, and complex Hospital Outpatient Visit services.
  • High School Diploma or GED or equivalent AND minimum four (4) years of coding experience. OR Minimum four (4) years of coding experience and one (1) year of experience in a corporate or business office environment.
  • Certified Coding Specialist required at hire OR Registered Health Information Technician required at hire OR Registered Health Information Administrator required at hire
Additional Requirements:
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Medical Coding; Medical Terminology; Health Care Coding; Time Management; Compliance Management; Quality Assurance and Effectiveness; Health Records; Health Information Systems; Data Quality; Data Entry; Maintain Files and Records
Preferred Qualifications:
  • N/A

Primary Location: Oregon,Portland,Kaiser Permanente Building
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri,
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Worker Location: Flexible
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-NW-02|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Kaiser Permanente Building - Centralized Medical Records - 1001
Pay Range: $37.59 - $48.65 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: No Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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