The Medical Coding Specialist uses coding expertise to review charges, educate staff, and improve EHR and billing tools. The coder is essential to our mission to provide leading-edge, integrated clinical teams that provide whole-person care. This position is roughly 80% coding and 20% billing. Essential Job Duties: * Researches correct coding for complex or innovative services; assists Revenue Cycle Manager during implementation. * Monitors a variety of complex payer guidelines impacting coding. * Reviews charges for correct coding and collaborates with staff and providers for corrections when needed. * Performs regular audits and staff education. * Responds to staff and patient coding queries. * Supports Revenue Cycle Team with denial management process. * Works closely with the Revenue Cycle Manager, Epic, and clinical teams to ensure appropriate and efficient documentation in the EHR. * Provides professional and courteous customer service to internal and external customers. * Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education and/or Experience: * A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an Associate Degree is preferred. * Medical office experience is required. * At least 1 year experience in a primary-care/FQHC medical billing and coding job is required. * Proficiency with Electronic Health Records is required, preferably EPIC. * Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is required. * Mastery of ICD-10 and CPT guidelines. *** Regardless of experience, a current coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA is required; CPC or CPC-A is preferred.*** Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Behaviors: * Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly in a growing department. * Ability to work, plan, research, and conduct projects independently. * Ability to organize and prioritize workload to manage multiple tasks with exceptional attention to detail. * Comfortable asking questions and receiving professional feedback. * Ability to create and update reference materials. * Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. * Knowledge of HIPAA as it relates to medical billing. * Excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills are required. * Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel locally for meetings, as needed. * Ability to compassionately work with a diverse patient and staff population.