Certified Procedural Coding Specialist Job Fort Smith Arkansas USA,Healthcare

Closing Date:

11/04/2026

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff
- Clinical Support

Job Type:

Regular

Sponsorship Available:

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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 offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

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

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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.

Department:

FIN | CORE Coding
- Pathology

Summary of

Job Duties:

* This is a remote position*

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.

Qualifications:

High School diploma/GED required.
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.

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.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission)
List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
Resume

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

Constant Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Standing, Stooping, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes