Associate Coding Specialist

Job Title: Coding Specialist
Job Type: Full-time (Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Travel: 0-15%

Qualifications:

• Coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA (CPC or CPMA preferred)
• Experience in medical coding or a related role
• Knowledge of medical terminology anatomy and coding systems (ICD-10 CPT and HCPCS)

Job Summary:
Discover a rewarding career at Arcare. We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Coding Specialist to join the Arcare this role you will be responsible for assigning the correct codes to describe healthcare services procedures and diagnoses to ensure accuracy during the medical billing process. Responsibilities include reviewing medical records applying appropriate codes and conducting coding reviews to maintain compliance with national standards and contractual requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail a solid understanding of coding systems and the ability to work independently while supporting the goals of the clinical team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assign correct codes for diagnoses procedures and services based on documentation
• Conduct coding reviews of medical charts to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Support the billing process by ensuring proper code assignment

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Knowledge of coding systems and standards
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy

About Arcare

Founded on the belief that healthcare is a right not a privilege Arcare exists to make comprehensive high-quality care accessible to everyone especially in rural and underserved communities. What began in the rural Arkansas delta has grown into a multi-state healthcare network but our mission remains the same: Health for All. That mission drives everything we do from accepting every patient regardless of insurance status or ability to pay to expanding access to care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve

We believe strong communities start with strong teams. We foster a supportive collaborative environment where employees are valued encouraged to grow and empowered to make a meaningful impact through their work. We invest in our people by supporting professional development encouraging leadership growth and providing opportunities to build long-term careers within the organization. A healthy work-life balance and a predictable schedule are part of our workplace culture.

Whether caring for patients in the clinic supporting operations behind the scenes or serving communities through outreach and education our teams are united by a shared purpose: delivering compassionate accessible care that improves lives.

Arcare offers competitive pay and a strong company-paid benefits package for full-time employees including:

• Work-life balancethrough a predictable schedule. Schedules are established early and rarely change so employees enjoy a steady workweek rhythm.
• No routine nights or weekends for most positions. (Some clinical roles may have limited weekend coverage based on clinic needs.)
• Company-paid employee medical dental and vision insurance
• Free care at any Arcare clinic for employees and covered family members enrolled in the Arcare health plan starting the first day of your employment
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• 96 hours of paid vacation time for full-time employees who work 40 hours per week. Accrual begins on the first day of employment. Accrual rates increase upon tenure.
• 96 hours of paid sick time for full-time employees who work 40 hours per week. Accrual begins on the first day of employment.
• Paid holidays including one floating holiday and one birthday holiday to be used during the month of the employees birthday.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching up to 200% of the employees contribution of up to 4% after one year of employment
• Company-paid renewal of applicable licenses and certifications subject to supervisor and HR approval based on the employees position and job duties
• Possible Continuing Education reimbursement for current employees subject to supervisor and HR approval based on the employees position and job duties

Loan Repayment Opportunities

Many Arcare locations serve medically underserved communities. Eligible clinical team members may qualify for federal loan repayment programs through HRSA including the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program and the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program. Eligibility and award approval are determined by HRSA based on role location discipline and program requirements.

Application Assistance:
If you need assistance with the application process please email .

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Arcare is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Experience:

IC