Certified Procedural Coding Specialist

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• Closing Date: 07/04/2026
• Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Clinical Support
• Job Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
• Sponsorship Available: No
• Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

About UAMS

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.

UAMS Benefits and Perks

• 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

Position Details

Department: FIN | CORE Coding - IP Rounding

Summary of Job Duties

• REMOTE WORKER | Position Will Work From Home

The Certified Procedural Coding Specialist works under supervision and reads/interprets health record documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures that affect the outpatient encounter visit.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the adequacy of the health record documentation to ensure it supports all diagnoses and procedures to which codes are assigned;
• Applies knowledge of anatomy and physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and diagnostic and procedural terminology to assign accurate codes to diagnoses and procedures;
• Maintains understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding classification systems;
• Reviews and performs data charge entries to both hospital and physician patient accounting systems for the outpatient clinic visit;
• Organizes work to ensure all assigned work queues are reviewed and appropriately prioritized on a daily basis; and,
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Must have an understanding of CPT and ICD-10.
• One of the following certifications: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT or RHIA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's in Health Information Management.
• Two (2) years of coding experience.

Additional Information

• Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience
• Required Documents to Apply: License or Certificate, List of three Professional References, Resume
• Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status
• Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check

Physical Requirements

• Constant Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting
• Frequent Physical Activity: Hearing, Talking
• Occasional Physical Activity: Standing, Stooping, Walking

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities on the basis of any category or status protected by law. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].