Clinical Documentation Specialist
Job in
Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, 72208, USA
Listed on 2026-01-04
Listing for:
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-04
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Medical Billing and Coding, Healthcare Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Employer Industry: Healthcare Services
Why consider this job opportunity- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans for staff and their families
- Generous retirement plan with up to 10% matched contribution from the employer
- Opportunities for career training and educational advancement
- Education discounts available for staff and dependents
- Supportive work environment focused on teamwork and diversity
- Unique concierge prescription delivery service available on campus
- Conduct detailed retrospective and prospective reviews of provider documentation for accurate ICD-10-CM coding
- Validate diagnoses against MEAT (Monitored, Evaluated, Assessed, Treated) criteria and official coding guidelines
- Partner with healthcare providers to deliver education on documentation best practices and accurate coding
- Prepare detailed audit reports and participate in audit follow-up activities, including root‑cause analysis
- Collaborate with population health teams to track coding completeness and identify trends
- Registered Nurse (RN) with current license and 4 years of inpatient clinical experience in Emergency, Critical Care, or Medical/Surgical areas
- Coding professional with CCS certification and 6 years of inpatient coding experience with education in anatomy/physiology and pharmacology
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, HCC models, and CMS risk adjustment guidelines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in auditing and clinical documentation review within a value‑based care environment
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC)
- 2 years of experience in Risk Coding, provider education, or auditing in a billing coding role
- Knowledge of clinical quality measures and evaluation processes
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