Health Data Analyst Senior/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lexington, KY is seeking a Health Data Analyst Senior. This role involves coding for hospital inpatient visits, managing data abstraction, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have strong coding skills and experience in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a full-time schedule with remote work flexibility and a commitment to employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 2 years of hospital inpatient coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD and PCS codes to hospital inpatient visits.
• Abstract data from medical records for billing and compliance.
• Maintain accuracy standards and respect patient confidentiality.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

Medical record abstraction

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Customer service skills

Time management

Judgment

Education

AA (or equivalent)

Tools

3M software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title: Health Data Analyst Senior/UKHC

Requisition Number: RE48938

Working Title: Health Data Analyst Senior

Department Name: H4021: Revenue Management - Coding & Documentation

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 11

Salary Range: $26.00-45.70/hour

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: AA (or equivalent). Click here for more information about equivalencies.

Required Related Experience: 2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P)

Physical Requirements: Sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods with repetitive motions such as typing.

Shift: Primarily Monday-Friday from 8AM to 5PM, with occasional nights and weekends as needed. This is a remote position.

Job Summary

This position involves assigning ICD and PCS codes to hospital inpatient visits, abstracting data from medical records, and applying coding for billing, reporting, research, and regulatory compliance. The role requires use of 3M software for coding and abstraction, maintaining accuracy standards, and respecting patient confidentiality.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Proficiency in ICD-10-CM coding
• Knowledge of medical record abstraction and terminology
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication
• Customer service skills, time management, and judgment
• Respect for confidentiality and diversity

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Preferred Education/Experience

Associates degree with 2 years of hospital inpatient coding experience.

Deadline to Apply: 05/15/2025

Our University Community

We value employee well-being and are committed to a healthy, safe environment. The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

We encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and minorities to apply.

Candidates may be required to pass pre-employment screenings, including background checks and drug screens.