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Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Saline Health System. Our team members are the cornerstone of our mission of making communities healthier. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just beginning your career, Saline Health System has opportunities for you to utilize your skills and expertise.

Coder I

Russellville, Arkansas

Req ID 301142 Post Date Apr. 01, 2025 CategoryRevenue Cycle Management FacilitySaline Memorial Hospital
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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 / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
  • Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
  • And much more…

Position Summary:

The Coder is a non-exempt position responsible for applying the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to individual patient health information for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing. This role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, particularly in a high-pressure environment where appropriate action must be taken.
Essential functions include assigning accurate ICD diagnosis codes and CPT/HCPCS codes to records using compliant documentation. The Coder applies knowledge of coding guidelines to select the appropriate diagnosis codes and utilizes available research and reference tools to understand the disease process and diagnosis. This position also involves interpreting physician documentation in accordance with coding guidelines and obtaining clarification from physicians when record documentation is vague or ambiguous. To ensure up-to-date knowledge and skills, the Coder engages in continuing education activities as outlined in the HIM.COD.003 policy and reviews relevant literature.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required. 
  • Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required 
  • Certified Coder Certification required 

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.

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