Coding Coordinator - Professional Coding Division (PCD) - Patient Financial Services (PFS)

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience Requirements:

• Certification as an RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS, CCSP or equivalent through a nationally recognized credentialing body such as AHIMA or AAPC.
• One or more years of medical coding experience.
• 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)
• Excellent, professional verbal and written communication skills to provide outstanding customer service and support a "Service Excellence" environment working with a professional and patient population.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in ambiguous and complex situations and to drive for conflict resolutions in positive, professional manner.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate inquiries from patients, staff, and administration.
• Excellent analytical skills and a strong attention to detail with accuracy with the ability to achieve or exceed organizational and individual performance goals.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management (HIM) or related field
• Supervisory experience (typically 1 or more years supervising medical coding and/or billing).
• Knowledge of University policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Experience utilizing Epic.
• Knowledge of Coding policies and procedures at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

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.

Successful candidates will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

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

Applicant Resource Center:

Need help submitting an application or accepting an offer? Support is available!

Our Applicant Resource Center is now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital.

Hours:

• Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00pm – 4:00pm
• Or by appointment - Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule a time to visit.