Health Records Associate
Required Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or RN is required.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Knowledge of University of Iowa policies, procedures and regulations is desired.
- Experience working with Trauma or Burn registries or other healthcare registries is desired.
- Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (CSTR) is desired.
Highly Desired Qualifications:
- Experience managing complex information requiring attention to detail is highly desired.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, needing minimal guidance is highly desired.
- Knowledge of medical record coding practices, procedures, and reference sources is highly desired.
- Ability to interpret guidelines, criteria and definitions is highly desired.
- Knowledge of human anatomy is highly desired.
- Knowledge of medical terminology is highly desired.
- Excellent organizational skills is highly desired.
- Excellent written verbal communication and interpersonal skills is highly desired.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office is highly desired.
Application Process: In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
- Resume
- 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.
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 references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
For additional questions, please contact Julie Portz at 319-356-2196 or julie-portz@uiowa.edu.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
