Coding Representative - Student Health, Part Time

Required Qualification:

• Diploma or degree in Health Information Management program or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Work experience (typically 6mo-1yr) with ICD-10,HCPCS, and CPT coding.
• Basic knowledge of HIPAA and CMS laws/regulations.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors at a working level proficiency.
• Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining a welcoming and respectful environment.
• Working knowledge of and ability to utilize tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with standard office computer software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Eligibility for certification as RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS, CCSP or equivalent through a nationally recognized credentialing body such as AHIMA or AAPC; must receive full certification within 18 months of hire.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with medical coding.
• Experience with EPIC medical billing systems.

Application Details:

• In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.

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.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact alaysia-mcatee@uiowa.edu