Professional Medical Coder

About Indigenous Pact PBC, Inc:

Established in 2017 Indigenous Pact PBC, Inc., a certified B-Corporation, set out on a mission to create health equity for American Indians and Alaskan Natives. As part of a global movement of certified B-Corporations, we aim to balance purpose and profit by meeting the highest social, environmental, legal, and public standards to build a more sustainable and inclusive economy.

Indigenous Pact’s dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable team brings decades of experience working in Indian Country. We help strengthen and improve the sustainability of Tribes and Tribal Organizations' health, wellness, and long-term care programs and services. Indigenous Pact specializes in developing customized and turn-key solutions to generate sustainable revenue, increase healthcare access, and improve health outcomes for all Native Americans. 

Job Description 

• Job Title: Professional Medical Coder
• Base Salary: $20.43/hr
• Location: USA, Remote
• Work model: Full-time, remote
• Travel Requirements: up to 10%
• Reports to: Mandi Matthews, Director of Revenue Cycle Services

Job Summary: 

The Professional Medical Coder position supports and assists the areas of Revenue Cycle Management and Health Information Management.  This position will encompass multiple departments driving the Revenue Cycle process, including, but not limited to, Health Information Management, Physician Support, Billing and Reimbursement.  The Professional Coder is responsible for the accurate medical coding of outpatient services, assigning required Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), and International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM). The Professional Coder reports to the Health Information Manager. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Accounts for coding and abstracting of client encounters, including diagnostic and procedural information, significant reportable elements, and complications. 
• Audits clinical documentation and coded data to validate that documentation supports services rendered for reimbursement and reporting purposes; identifies diagnostic and procedural information. Assigns codes for reimbursement, as necessary. 
• Researches and analyzes data needs for reimbursement and compliance with regulatory requirements utilizing official CPT and/or HCPC coding and ICD-10-CM guidelines; as well as following coding conventions. 
• Analyzes medical records and identifies documentation deficiencies. 
• Submits compliant queries and maintains documentation integrity. Charge corrections as necessary in compliance with coding guidelines and conventions. Carries out internal monitoring and auditing for policy compliance. 
• Handles special projects as requested. 

The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail. 
• Proficiency with computer systems, including electronic health record 
• Professionalism, confidentiality, and organizational skills. 
• Microsoft Office, Electronic Medical Record, Excel, Word, Power Point experience. 
• Demonstrates values such as fostering collaboration and providing a positive, motivating environment. 
• Must possess excellent customer relations and communication skills. 
• Must work well with limited supervision. 
• Demonstrated high competency in balancing multiple projects. 
• This is a remote position; but must be willing to travel on a limited basis, as needed. 

Education and Experience: 

• Certificate program in coding or associate degree in HIM or a certificate with 1-3 years of healthcare experience required. (RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CCS-P, CPC) 
• Experience with E/M (Evaluation and Management) coding
• Previous medical office experience required. 
• Previous billing and claim resolution experience are not required but very useful. 

Physical and sensory demands: 

• This position will require extended periods of sitting, typing, and working on a computer screen.
• Close vision is required for computer work.

Working environment: 

• This is a remote position, with expected working hours of 9:00am to 5:00pm. 
• Occasional travel to Indigenous Pact work sites may be required. 

Who you are:

• You have a Growth Mindset: A belief that abilities can be developed along with a desire to be curious, learn & grow
• You take Initiative: Solve problems by thinking & taking action on solutions rather than waiting for direction
• You take Accountability: Follow through on commitments, take ownership & ensure timeliness
• You Give Back: Leverage your knowledge & expertise to make improvements around you
• You are Resilient: Work through challenges with optimism, agility & adaptability
• You demonstrate Awareness: An ability to understand how your attitudes & actions impact others and adapt your approach accordingly

Why Choose Indigenous Pact?

Building a strong culture and exhibiting our core values is important to us. When you join Indigenous Pact, you are joining a team that values:

• Empathy is at the heart of everything we do—we listen, we understand, and we put ourselves in the shoes of others, whether it's our teammates, our clients, or the communities we serve.
• Wisdom is about learning from experience, being thoughtful in our work and making decisions that are grounded in knowledge and insight. It's about taking the time to get things right.
• Bravery is having the courage to take bold risks, challenging the status quo, and knowing that growth happens when we push our limits.
• Transformation drives us to continuously grow—both as a company and as people. It’s about not being afraid to change and to keep pushing forward in the pursuit of excellence.

Visit our Careers page (https://www.indigenouspact.com/careers) where we encourage you to learn more about the characteristics that are important to us (and we hope you bring them as well) such as Healthcare-focused, growth mindset, self-motivated, collaborative, resilient and adaptable. 

Beyond the job opportunity and incredible culture  we also offer:

• A competitive total rewards package, including 401(k), Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Open, transparent lines of communication with leadership
• Committed to giving back to improve our communities and environmental impact
• A development-focused environment where you have autonomy to drive your career path

Indigenous Pact is an equal opportunity employer and we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and barrier-free work environment for all employees and candidates. Preference will be given to qualified native applicants; however, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Must be able to provide Indian Preference documentation if claimed. If accommodation is required during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact any member of our HR team. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.