Certified Medical Coding Specialist - Full-Time

Unity-Health; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health in Searcy, AR is seeking a Certified Coder Specialist for a full-time role. The position requires HIM education, AHIMA certification(s), and at least 1 year of coding health records. Strong communication with Medical Staff is essential.

Responsibilities include data collection, quality improvement, and ensuring proper utilization of hospital resources to deliver high-quality patient care. This is a safety-conscious, on-site posting in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Health Information Management or similar coding course.
• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Certified by American Health Information Management Association as CCS, CCSP, RHIT, or RHIA.
• Minimum of 1 year experience coding health records; must follow verbal or written instructions and communicate with Medical Staff.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze medical record data with initiative and judgment.
• Assist in quality improvement to ensure efficient hospital facility use.
• Promote high quality care through review of clinical practices against established criteria.
• Support proper utilization of hospital resources for cost effective patient care.

Skills

Medical coding

HIPAA compliance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Health Information Management degree

CCS

RHIT

RHIA

Job description

Unity Health in Searcy, AR is seeking a Certified Coder Specialist for a full-time role. The position requires HIM education, AHIMA certification(s), and at least 1 year of coding health records. Strong communication with Medical Staff is essential.

Responsibilities include data collection, quality improvement, and ensuring proper utilization of hospital resources to deliver high-quality patient care. This is a safety-conscious, on-site posting in a fast-paced clinical environment.