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Closing Date:

07/10/2026
Type of Position:Professional Staff - Fiscal Affairs
Job Type:RegularNo
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

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Department:FIN | CORE Coding - Hospital

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:The Senior Inpatient Audit & Billing Compliance Specialist will work on the Inpatient Coding Team while providing training, auditing, and review processes for Inpatient Coding functions. The services could be part of a regular audit schedule or could be ad hoc audits based on whether there is an inpatient coder in training. This position will be the inpatient coding educator and will track all new coding regulations and prepare in-services for inpatient coders at a minimum, quarterly. This position will need to possess highly qualified DRG knowledge and have training qualifications.
This position requires critical, independent thinking and decision-making skills.
Training any inpatient coding trainees
Monitor and review inpatient coding trainees daily
Utilize the reviews as training material
Set up quarterly audit schedules for all inpatient coders.
Prepare in-service for inpatient coding quarterly for the inpatient group, focusing on areas of weakness identified during the audit process.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years' experience in coding/auditing functions or nursing OR a High School diploma plus 9 years' experience in professional coding/auditing functions or nursing.
• Must have current RN, or CCS, CCS-P or CPC certification and an understanding of the revenue cycle.
• Critical thinking skills for this position are crucial. This position requires independent decision making skills. This position must determine if processes are being completed correctly and be able to discuss with leaders findings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer at least 10-15 years of DRG Coding and thorough knowledge of AHA Coding Clinics
• Prefer five successful years working with Senior Leadership members, preparing and presenting reports.
• CPMA or CEMC certification.
  

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran Status
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:Feeling, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:Grasping, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching
Occasional Physical Activity:Balancing, Crouching, Standing, Walking
Benefits Eligible:Yes