Medical Coder-Professional Part Time

Hello, Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application: • Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it. • You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application. • You can only apply one time to a job requisition. • Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process. • Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile. Thank you, Human Resources Important Applications Instructions: Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/ license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted. Job Requisition ID: R00047361 Job Category: Clerical and Customer Service Organization: Rev Cycle - PB AMB Coding Location/s: Central Billing Office-Clinton, Remote Job Title: Medical Coder-Professional Part Time Job Summary: Medical Coder-Professional is responsible for reviewing and coding medical records and documentation for healthcare services rendered. This role ensures that all diagnoses, procedures, and services provided are accurately coded using standardized coding systems (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS). The coder will ensure compliance with insurance requirements, governmental regulations, and industry standards to facilitate correct reimbursement and support the accurate billing process. Education & Experience Education and Experience Required: High school diploma/GED Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: N/A Preferred Qualifications: Associate's degree in health information management or medical coding and experience in medical coding or healthcare billing. One of the following medical coding certifications from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) is preferred post-hire within one (1) year: • Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT) • Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) • Certified Coding Associate (CCA) • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) • Certified Coding Specialist- Physician-Based (CCS-P) • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) • Certified Professional Coder (CPC-A) • Physician specialty certification from AAPC Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of electronic coding systems. Proficiency in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems; strong knowledge of outpatient healthcare services and procedures. High level of accuracy and attention to detail in reviewing medical records and assigning correct codes. Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with healthcare professionals, insurance providers, and internal departments. Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and coding software. Responsibilities: • Review outpatient medical records to assign appropriate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes. • Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with regulations, payer policies, and guidelines. • Work with billing teams to prepare and submit claims, resolving any coding-related denials. • Collaborate with healthcare providers to clarify documentation and ensure proper code assignment. • Stay current on coding updates and payer requirements. • Demonstrative effective communication and response using systems available to both the Hospital Coder and management through telephone and email communication. • Demonstrate effective use of required software. • The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Environmental and Physical Demands: Requires no exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, no handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional working hours beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced is subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to100 pounds, no lifting/carrying 100 pounds or more, occasional climbing, no crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, no kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (Occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more) Time Type: Part time FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No Pay Class: Hourly FTE %: 48.75 Work Shift: Day Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded: No Job Posting Date: 04/30/2026 Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified): Apply To this Job    

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