Coding Coordinator (PB Commercial Insurance) - Physician Hospital Accounts Receivable Management (PHARM) - Patient Financial Services (PFS)

Position Qualifications:

 Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience in a financial, medical billing, coding and/or revenue cycle environment(s).

Experience Requirements

• 1 – 3 yrs supervisory experience (i.e. oversee/manage an individual/team, address employee performance and conduct issues, assign tasks, and decision making).
• 1+ year experience in medical claims processing, healthcare revenue cycle or medical coding.
• Certification as an RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS, CCSP or equivalent through a nationally recognized credentialing body such as AHIMA or AAPC.
• Knowledge, understanding and experience with CMS regulations or industry standards.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Proficiency with standard office computer software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite)
• Outstanding attention to detail and proven ability to gather and analyze data and make recommendations.
• Ability to anticipate needs, problems, and potential issues and use judgment, foresight, and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot, recommend and implement solutions.
• Demonstrate careful attention to detail and accuracy, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks quickly and effectively, proactively establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required including the ability to compose communications and grammatically correct documents in a concise, logical, and organized manner.
• Demonstrates an ability to manage difficult conversations and resolve conflicts; ability to influence (without authority), and experience with escalation techniques.
• Demonstrated skills in time management and managing multiple priorities.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience identifying opportunities for improvements in processes, procedures and reporting.
• Experience and knowledge of Patient Financial Services’ functions, systems, processes, and policies.
• Knowledge of University policies, procedures and regulations.

Application Process: In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” for the submission:

• Resume
• (optional) Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the date of closing. 

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Veronica Clark at veronica-clark@uiowa.edu.