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This is a remote position; however, candidates must reside in Arkansas to attend periodic staff meetings and be available for in-person engagements as needed. Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. At Saline Health System, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available. We offer a wide range of health care services, including emergency medicine, heart care, maternity care, sleep medicine, surgical services, and many more. Where We Are: The picturesque Benton town square is the focal point of the community. One of the town's main thoroughfares, Military Road, parallels the Old Southwest Trail used by frontier travelers on their way West. The Southwest Trail is part of the Arkansas Heritage Trails System. The Saline River has excellent fishing, scenery and backcountry floating for the outdoors enthusiast. Why Choose Us: • Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees • Competitive Paid Time Off • Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants • And much more... Position Summary: Responsible for coding and billing for physician offices. Post all charges to each designated patient account. • Performs ICD-10-CM and CPT coding on all physician clinic billing within one day of service via Athena. • Responsible for coding optimization on all charts. • Maintain general knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and HMO contracts, policies and procedures for billing and collections. • File claims via electronically and monitor the transmission of the claims on a daily basis. • Ensure charges are entered in a timely manner. Minimum Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent required. • CPC certified coder required. • ICM-10-CM and CPT coding experience required. • Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy required. • Excellent interpersonal and telephone communication skills. • At least three years of experience in acute care and or physician office setting in coding/billing. • Attend coding workshops and review job related material regularly. • Exhibits and understanding of contractual regulations. EEOC Statement: Saline Health System is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. Apply tot his job