The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is hiring a remote Certified Procedural Coding Specialist to join our collaborative healthcare organization. You will work under supervision to read and interpret health record documentation, focusing on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
What You'll Do
- Assess the adequacy of health record documentation to ensure it supports all assigned diagnoses and procedure codes.
- Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, and terminology to assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes.
- Maintain a current understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding classification systems.
- Review and perform data charge entries to hospital and physician patient accounting systems for outpatient clinic visits.
- Organize daily work to ensure all assigned work queues are reviewed and appropriately prioritized.
What We're Looking For
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Demonstrated understanding of CPT and ICD-10 coding systems.
- One of the following certifications: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA.
Nice to Have
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management.
- Two (2) years of professional coding experience.
Team & Environment
You will work under supervision in this structured, remote role.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
- Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave.
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
- Retirement plan with up to 10% matched contribution.
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000.
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities.
- Merchant Discounts.
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in its education programs or activities on the basis of any category or status protected by law.
