Description:
Goodwill TalentBridge, a full service staffing and recruitment firm, is part of Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago, the largest of the 165 Goodwill territories in North America. With more than 90 years of experience in Workforce Development and job training, Goodwill is helping thousands of people find work in the communities we serve, including 13 counties in Wisconsin and 10 counties in Illinois.
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact?
Goodwill TalentBridge is actively seeking a resourceful and knowledgeable Medical Coding Associate to join our esteemed non-profit client on a Temp-To-Hire status in the vibrant O’Hare area.
Perks That Make a Difference:
- Hybrid Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid model—3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
- Work-Life Balance: Embrace a 37-hour work week with flexible start hours between 8 AM – 4:30 PM.
- Competitive Salary: Earn a competitive annual salary ranging from $65,000 to $72,000.
- Great Benefit Packages: Access comprehensive benefits that prioritize your well-being.
- Staff Tenure and Stability: Join a team with an average tenure of 10 years.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 3+ years of knowledge in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Current Dental Terminology (CDT), and Internal Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding systems.
- Independent & Collaborative: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Problem Solving: Proficient in handling complex coding and billing issues.
- Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational, time, and project management skills.
- Medical Knowledge: Familiarity with medical and dental terminology and clinical practices, especially frequently utilized procedures.
- Research & Analysis: Experience with policy research, data analysis, electronic health records, and practice management.
- Policy Knowledge: Understanding of government and private payor policies and basic marketing skills.
- Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and travel up to 10%.
Requirements:
Key Accountabilities:
- Develop and maintain resources to assist membership with coding and reimbursement.
- Respond to member inquiries regarding coding and reimbursement issues.
- Maintain a tracking system for coding and reimbursement inquiries for trend analysis.
- Notify membership of changes in coding and health policy.
- Provide technical and staff support to the Committee on Healthcare Policy, Coding, and Reimbursement.
- Assist with the implementation of in-person and online coding courses and webinars.
- Help prepare and coordinate new/revised code proposals.
- Develop new programs and resources for membership as necessary.
- Support the Health Policy, Quality, and Reimbursement Manager.
- Serve as the primary coding inquiry liaison through phone and email requests.
- Monitor activities of CMS, NUCC, WEDI, HHS, and Correct Coding Initiative.
- Refresh coding and reimbursement resources on the website.
- Update the Coding and Reimbursement Library as necessary.
- Coordinate content development and logistics for coding courses, committee meetings, and conferences.
- Participate in national conferences, association meetings, and offsite recruitment efforts as directed.
Equal Opportunity Employer
