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Type of Position:
Other Health Care - Clinical Support
Job Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Day Shift (United States of America)
No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority. For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept. UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.
UAMS is an
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (501) 686-6432 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Visit our website to learn more:
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at
askrecruitment@uams.edu
.
Department:
FIN | CORE Coding - PB Surgery
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
** Remote Position**
**Part-time/Temporary**
The Certified Procedural Coding Specialist – Surgical Specialist will assess the adequacy of health record documentation to ensure that it supports all diagnoses and procedures to which codes are assigned; apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and diagnostic and procedural terminology to assign accurate codes to diagnoses and procedures; apply knowledge of disease processes and surgical procedures to assign non-indexed medical terms to the appropriate class in the classification/nomenclature system; apply knowledge of Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) definitions to select the principal diagnosis and principal procedures; apply knowledge of Prospective Payment System to confirm DRGs as well as APCs; possess a complete understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding classification systems; apply knowledge of coding to assist patient billing Services to submit clean claims for medical necessity.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- HS/GED with one of the following certifications
- Must have one of the following certifications: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT or RHIA.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates Degree in Health Information Management or related field plus two years of coding experience (i.e. ability to code any record from any service) OR High School Diploma plus four (4) years of coding experience (i.e. ability to code any record from any service).
- Two (2) years coding experience to be able to code at hospital level, including surgical CPT coding (ability to code any record from any service).
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or related field
- Preferred RHIA or RHIT
Additional Information:
- Reviews and selects appropriate ICD-10 codes; CPT coding in this position is coding surgeries in
the inpatient, observation, and day surgery suites utilizing a knowledge of anatomy and physiology,
clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and diagnostic procedural terminology while consulting
reference materials and navigating electronic systems including but not limited to Epic.
- Reviews and performs charge data entry to both hospital and physician patient accounting
systems and consults with other coding staff, nursing units, case management staff physicians,
clinics, and hospital personnel.
- Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.
Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information;
maintains strict confidentiality when necessary. Demonstrates positive working relationships with
co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient
and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines. Assist internal and external
stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact
askrecruitment@uams.edu
for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting
Frequent Physical Activity:
Grasping, Hearing, Reaching, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Crouching, Feeling, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Standing, Stooping
Benefits Eligible:
No