| Job Title | Coder Associate/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE36343 |
| Working Title | Coder Associate (Remote) |
| Department Name | H4021: Revenue Management – Coding & Documentation |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 07 |
| Salary Range | $17.50-27.31/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Part-Time |
| Required Education | AA |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 1 yr |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CPC-A, CCS or CCA |
| Physical Requirements | This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Some job-related travel may also be involved (less than 10% of time). |
| Shift | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Other days/times as needed by department. |
| Job Summary | The Professional Coding team is currently seeking a Coder Associate to provide standardization, quality, expertise and customer service focus to the UK Healthcare system. The Coder Associate will have frequent contact with customers/patients, faculty, physicians, vendors, and University personnel. Primary responsibilities will include performing highly technical professional billing and coding, correlating multispecialty coding, and ensuring adherence to all regulatory billing and coding guidelines. This position will also be required to maintain an excellent working relationship with customers and provide cross-coverage as needed. The Coding Associate must also manage CEUs (continuing education credits) to maintain required credentials. This position will require the ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time and work in a fast-paced environment. The qualified individual must be able to communicate with a diverse patient/customer population. This is a remote work position. The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Attention to detail; accuracy; knowledge of CPT and ICD-10, coding and billing software, HIPAA, and regulatory compliance; and time management skills. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Associate degree and at least one year of paid, full-time medical coding experience. |
| Deadline to Apply | 10/02/2022 |
| University Community of Inclusion | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
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