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Job Title: Medical Coding Analyst

Job Description

The Medical Coding Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring accurate medical coding and compliance with federal, state, and payer regulations. This position serves as a subject matter expert in coding workflows, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements, contributing to quality and efficiency across the organization.

Responsibilities

+ Develop and lead coding quality review programs, including audits, error analysis, and targeted education.

+ Provide detailed feedback and coaching to coders and providers to ensure adherence to CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS guidelines.

+ Design and implement structured QA monitoring systems and track key performance indicators (KPIs).

+ Identify coding and billing risk areas, conduct targeted reviews, and recommend corrective actions.

+ Collaborate with revenue cycle teams to optimize system rules, workflows, and EHR configurations.

+ Generate and analyze custom reports to monitor performance, compliance, and operational efficiency.

+ Stay current on coding guidelines, payer policies, and regulatory changes; communicate updates to stakeholders.

+ Prepare and track MIPS performance reports and support initiatives to improve coding accuracy and claim integrity.

+ Lead performance improvement projects to enhance charge capture, reduce accounts receivable aging, and improve overall coding effectiveness.

+ Mentor and train coding staff to promote continuous improvement and professional development.

Essential Skills

+ Certification through RHIT and/or RHIA.

+ Certification through CPC, CCS, AAPC, or equivalent.

+ Minimum of 2 years experience as a Coding Analyst or Coding Supervisor.

+ Over 5 years of coding experience, including 2+ years in multispecialty coding.

+ Skilled in conducting coding audits and delivering actionable feedback to physicians and coders.

+ Proficient in EHRs, billing systems, and related applications.

+ Strong analytical skills with expertise in data manipulation and use of data analysis tools.

+ In-depth understanding of claims processing, clinical edits, fee schedules, and payer contracts.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office and general PC operations.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Effective communicator across all organizational levels, including physicians, advanced practice providers, clinical staff, and leadership.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Prior experience in initiating and leading performance improvement projects within a medical coding environment.

+ Understanding of EHR, Claims Adjudication Systems, Revenue Cycle concepts, and data mining tools.

Work Environment

This position is 100% remote for candidates located in Oregon, with the exception of the first two weeks of training, which are conducted in-office in Salem. Hotel accommodations will be provided during the training period. The team culture is supportive and promotes employee satisfaction, with minimal turnover and a great work-life balance. Enjoy the benefits of working for a large healthcare organization without the bureaucracy and limitations of a hospital.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Salem, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $76523.00 - $86777.00/yr.

Oregon Specialty Group (OSG) offers a **comprehensive employee benefits package** focused on health, financial security, and work-life balance. Here’s what their benefits include:

### **OSG Employee Benefits**

* **Health Care Coverage** * Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.* **Paid Time Off** * Personal time off, paid holidays, and sick time.* **Retirement Savings** * Generous employer contributions to retirement plans.* **Dependent Care** * Employer-paid child care benefit.* **Life Insurance** * Employer-paid $50,000 life insurance policy.* **Employee Assistance Program (EAP)** * Support for life’s challenges, including counseling and resources.* **Employee Celebrations** * Annual summer and winter events, plus other recognition activities.* **Voluntary Plans** * Additional life insurance, accident, critical illness, and long-term disability coverage. (\(oregonsg.com\))(https://oregonsg.com/careers/

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.