MEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST

description i. basic function: responsible for correctly coding healthcare claims, in order to obtain reimbursement from insurance companies and government health care programs. all employees of fchc must ensure service standards are delivered, including: fchc core • demonstrates a commitment to fchc mission and vision. • demonstrates a positive attitude towards patients, employees, role, and the health center. • demonstrates fchc core values (accountability, courtesy, excellence, flexibility, integrity, respect). customer service and professionalism • smiles and makes appropriate contact, greets individuals upon entry into building and space. • is customer service oriented to both internal (colleagues) and external (patients, clients, vendors, etc.) customers. treats patients, customers and colleagues with dignity and respect. • provides timely response to requests, tasks, and inquiries. demonstrates good service turnaround. • demonstrates good communication skills and communicates in a tactful manner. • exhibits conflict resolution skills in order to foster effective working relationships and embraces a team approach. • adheres to fchc’s dress code policies. employee appearance and grooming appropriate. show(s) • consistently shows commitment to position and team performance (i.e., attendance and punctuality). • consideration and acceptance of cultural differences of others; works well with individuals of diverse backgrounds, supporting a culture of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. • participates in training and professional development and completes required trainings in a timely manner. safety • adheres to and promotes a culture of safety and cleanliness. • adheres to hippa/confidentiality standards. • respectful of fchc property, properly and safely uses health center equipment. ii. intradepartmental relationships: department officer: chief financial officer reports to: chief financial officer supervises: none works closely with: chief financial officer, providers, patient account specialists, senior accountant job description department: finance job title: medical coding specialist