Certified Coder

Job description

oin Evara Health—Driven by Purpose, Powered by People.
At Evara Health, we believe healthcare is about more than treating patients—it’s about transforming lives and strengthening the communities we serve. As a nonprofit community health center with 17 locations and mobile health units across Pinellas County, we provide high-quality, accessible care while creating meaningful opportunities for our employees to make a difference every day. Recognized as a USA TODAY Top Workplace, Evara Health is proud to foster a mission-driven culture where people are valued, collaboration matters, and employees can grow while doing work that has a real impact.
If you’re looking for more than just a job—and want to be part of a team committed to improving lives and serving our community—we invite you to explore a career with Evara Health.
Build a career that goes beyond a job—it changes lives.
About This Role:
The Certified Coder is responsible for reviewing procedure codes and diagnosis codes for accuracy, compliance and quality measures in all areas of serves rendered. The CPC identifies errors in coding and initiates correction for accurate collection of reimbursement.
What You'll Do:
• Medical Coding & Charge Review
• Review and validate diagnosis and procedure codes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and appropriate reimbursement.
• Audit patient encounters across departments for completeness and coding accuracy before claims submission.
• Verify ICD, CPT, and HCPCS code assignments using coding guidelines, reference materials, and industry best practices.
• Review provider documentation and clinical records to ensure coding supports services rendered and quality measures.
• Claims Processing & Revenue Integrity
• Post claims from the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and correct coding discrepancies as needed.
• Research, correct, and rebill rejected or unbilled charges to support timely reimbursement.
• Utilize payer guidelines and reimbursement knowledge to maximize claim accuracy and revenue capture.
• Ensure authorizations, modifiers, units, and specialty billing requirements are coded correctly.
• Provider & Team Collaboration
• Partner with providers, nurses, and health center staff to clarify documentation and coding questions.
• Request and obtain missing information necessary to complete the billing process.
• Serve as a coding resource and provide guidance on coding standards and best practices.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Monitor coding quality and report questionable coding practices or charge entries to leadership.
• Maintain current knowledge of coding regulations, payer requirements, and industry updates.
• Meet established daily, weekly, and monthly productivity and accuracy standards.

Education & Experience:
• 1-3 years’ experience in medical coding or billing field required
• Proficient in medical terminology
• Third party payer knowledge gained through experience or education required
• Working knowledge of medical billing systems like Medicare, Medicaid, EMR, etc.

Licenses, Certification or Registration:
• AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) or AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) required

Why You'll Love Working Here:
• Meaningful Impact: From children to adults, our teams help meet the healthcare needs of communities across Pinellas County, impacting more than 75,000 lives each year. No matter your role, your work contributes to expanding access to care and improving the health of the communities that need us most.
• Career Growth: Whether you’re building your career from an entry-level role through our Pathways training programs or preparing to grow into leadership through the Healthcare Management Academy, we offer development programs designed to support your career journey and help you grow at Evara Health.
• Culture: Join a USA TODAY Top Workplace where people are at the heart of what we do. From theme days and team celebrations to organization-wide events, recognition, and opportunities to share your voice, we work hard to create a culture where you can have fun, feel connected, and know your contributions as a healthcare professional are valued.

Culture & Benefits:
At Evara Health, our mission-driven work starts with our people. We know that delivering exceptional care to our communities is only possible when our employees feel valued, supported, and connected to the work they do. That commitment comes to life through an employee experience designed to build connection, recognize contributions, and make Evara Health a great place to work—from employee picnics and appreciation events to monthly theme days, celebrations, and opportunities to come together as a team. We build on that culture with competitive compensation and benefits that recognize the important work our employees do while supporting their personal well-being, professional growth, and long-term success.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 15 days of paid time off each year, with the option to cash out eligible unused PTO.
• Paid Holidays & Birthday : Enjoy 10 paid holidays each year, plus an additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits : Access medical, dental, and vision coverage designed to support you and your family, plus free healthcare services at Evara Health for eligible employees and dependents. Additional benefits and wellness resources are also available to support your overall health and well-being.
• Retirement Planning: Build toward your future with employer contributions of up to 4% of your salary, along with guidance and resources to help you plan for retirement.
• Professional Development & Education : Eligible employees can receive up to $1,500 per year toward continued education and professional development expenses, including tuition, licensure, certifications, conferences, and other approved learning opportunities.
• Quarterly Incentive Opportunities : Share in our collective success through quarterly incentive programs that recognize eligible employees for helping Evara Health achieve key organizational, team, and performance goals.
• Career Growth & Advancement : Grow your career at an organization committed to developing its people, with opportunities to build new skills, take on greater responsibility, and advance into leadership or other roles across Evara Health

At Evara Health, we are Driven by Purpose. Powered by People. Every role contributes to our mission of improving the health of our communities, and every employee plays a part in making that mission possible.
If you’re looking for a career where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions make a meaningful difference, we invite you to join Evara Health.
Join Evara Health—Driven by Purpose. Powered by People.
**This position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information about the background screening process, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com .**