WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
Works under general supervision to perform entry level coding activities in a manner that meets productivity and quality standards as established by the coding leadership.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  High School or General Equivalency Degree (GED) and certification as an entry level coder

• Experience
  Must have knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.

• Licenses and Certifications
  (CPC) CERT PROFESSIONAL CODER Upon Hire or
  (CCA) Cert Coding Associate Upon Hire

Preferred

• Experience
  Knowledge of Correct Coding Initiatives (CCI), Epic electronic health record systems and 3M coding software

JOB DUTIES

• Performs accurate and timely review of entry level, coding, and abstracting of UTSW accounts utilizing ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, and CPT-4 code sets as indicated and according to coding team procedures.
• Performs basic coding activities in a manner that meets productivity and quality standards as established by the coding leadership.
• Maintains current understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, coding guidelines, and teaching physician documentation guidelines and grows knowledge through participation in continuing education programs.
• Assists in upholding coding team expectations of effective communications, including , customer service standards, professionalism, operating procedures, processes, and other team strategies and goals.
• Assist in promoting a culture of support, continuous learning, and team work.
• Adheres to all UTSW and departmental policies and procedures to include the Remote Coding Agreement where applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.