Coding Specialist I
Hiring Range $22.99 to $30.66
Coding Specialist II
Hiring Range $26.33 to $35.10
Hiring Incentives
**Sign on bonus
of Job Responsibilities:
The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Coding Specialist is responsible for reviewing and assigning accurate dental, medical and behavioral codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services performed by physicians and other qualified healthcare providers in the office setting. The Coding Specialist are proficient in coding across a wide range of services, including evaluation and management, surgery, radiology, pathology, behavioral, of medical and dental procedures. The Coding Specialist demonstrates sound knowledge of dental and/or medical coding guidelines and regulations including compliance and reimbursement. The Coding Specialist has knowledge of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCs), and International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10) as well as knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology necessary to correctly code provider diagnosis and services.
This position has two (2) levels designed to provide progressively more responsible and independent work experiences. Progression between job levels is based on the demonstrated ability to successfully handle more progressively responsible assignments.
Qualifications:
SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services
3. One (1) year of dental, medical, or behavioral coding and/or billing experience.
4. Two (2) years of clerical experience working in a healthcare organization or in a position that requires understanding and application of basic accounting principles or equivalent.
Additional Qualifications for Coding Specialist II:
Alaska Native/American Indian Preference in Employment
Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as amended, SCF pursues a policy of Alaska Native/American Indian preference in hiring, contracting, and training.
Southcentral Foundation (SCF) is an Alaska Native-owned healthcare organization serving Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Anchorage, the Mat-Su Valley, and 60 rural villages in the Anchorage Service Unit.
Our Mission
Working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services.
Our Vision
A Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness.
SCF’s “Nuka System of Care” is a name given to the whole health care system created, managed, and owned by Alaska Native people to achieve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness.
The relationship-based Nuka System of Care is comprised of organizational strategies and processes; medical, behavioral, dental and traditional practices; and supporting infrastructure that work together - in relationship - to support wellness. By putting relationships at the forefront of what we do and how we do it, the Nuka System will continue to develop and improve for future generations.
