Medical Coder

Title: Medical Coder
Location: Washington, DC
Status: Full Time

Position Summary:

Midnight Sun Technologies, LLC is looking to hire a Medical Coder to support a Federal contract with the Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP).

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Plans, designs and implements assignments, projects, and/or studies in the areas of medical coding.
• Plans and develops methods for the assessment of the CBP Treatment Suites (OWCP business rules linking diagnosis to medical procedures) and, as needed, implements improvements based on the analysis of internal OWCP data and examination of outside trends in the workers' compensation field.
• Develops training materials for staff as necessary.
• Determines new techniques and advancements to ensure the accurate application of medical coding on the processing of medical bills
• Provides technical assistance and training to health care providers regarding billing and coding requirements. Answers inquiries about the medical bill processing system.
• Monitors the utilization of medical services to identify over-utilization patterns. Produces reports with recommendations.
• Participates in OWCP projects related to containment of medical costs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from either the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
• 2 years CPC experience with a medical insurance company or other payor, or 5 years general CPC experience.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong administrative and communication skills.
• Ability to deal tactfully, confidentially and professionally with all levels of staff.
• Ability to pass NACI background check.

Benefits:

KIC offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401k with Match, Life and ADD Coverage, Short and Long Term Disability, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount Program, and more!

Apply online at our website: https://kikiktagruk.applicantpool.com/

Disclaimer:

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm).

Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corporation, may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to KIC Shareholders, and their Descendants.