Office Services Professional jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and/or experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency with standard office computer software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of HIPAA laws and regulations.
• Excellent, effective written and verbal communication skills to achieve and provide quality customer service by demonstrating positive professional demeanor at all times.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse professional and patient population including the ability to prioritize and coordinate inquiries from patients, staff, and administration.
• Strong attention to detail with accuracy to achieve or exceed organizational and individual performance goals.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex and ambiguous situations with minimal supervision.

Certifications:

• Eligibility for certification as RHIT, RHIA, CPC, or equivalent through a nationally recognized credentialing body such as AHIMA or AAPC; must receive full certification within 6 months of hire.

Desirable Qualifications:

• 1 - 3 years’ experience with medical coding and/or billing preferred, will consider applicants with less experience.
• Knowledge, understanding and/or experience with CMS regulations or industry standards.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Completion of ICD-10 training curriculum.
• Current certification as RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS, CCSP or equivalent.
• Completion of a diploma or degree program in Health Information Management
• Experience and knowledge of Patient Financial Services’ functions, systems, processes, & policies.

Application Process: 

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” for the submission:

• Resume
• (optional) Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the date of closing. 

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Veronica Clark at veronica-clark@uiowa.edu.

Applicant Resource Center:

Need help submitting an application or accepting an offer? Support is available!

Our Applicant Resource Center is now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital. 

Hours:

• Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00pm – 4:00pm
• Or by appointment - Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule a time to visit.

• Classification Title: Coding Representative
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time

• Pay Level: 2B

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Veronica Clark
• Contact Email: veronica-clark@uiowa.edu