What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Data Analyst/UKHC position at UK HealthCare?
Posting Details
Job Title Health Data Analyst/UKHC Requisition Number RE50094 Working Title Health Data Analyst/UKHC Department Name H4021: Revenue Management - Coding & Documentation Work Location Lexington, Ky Grade Level 10 Salary Range $23.25-39.10/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education
AA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P)
Physical Requirements
This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing).
Shift
Day shift
Job Summary
This position will assign international classification of disease codes and/or CPT codes to all specialties of hospital outpatient visits; abstract data from the medical record and apply appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes for billing, reporting, research, and regulatory compliance; utilize 3M data abstraction, encoder, and computer assisted coding software to complete coding and abstraction daily; and achieve daily productivity standards while assuring national coding accuracy standards are met. This position will also be responsible for maintaining hospital quality and revenue cycle standards and will respect at all times the confidentiality of patients’ medical record information.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate must be proficient in IDC-9-CM and IDC-10-CM coding; have knowledge of medical record abstraction and medical terminology (including anatomy and physiology); have the ability to manage multiple tasks and/or projects while accurately completing routine functions in a fast paced, high intensity, professional work environment; be proficient in Microsoft Office; have excellent attention to detail; have exceptional planning and organizational skills; have effective written and verbal communication skills; have the ability to solve routine problems; have demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service; have excellent time management skills; exercise sound judgment; and maintain respect for confidentiality and diversity
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience
Associate degree and at least one full year of hospital coding experience
Deadline to Apply 05/08/2025 Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Job Title Health Data Analyst/UKHC Requisition Number RE50094 Working Title Health Data Analyst/UKHC Department Name H4021: Revenue Management - Coding & Documentation Work Location Lexington, Ky Grade Level 10 Salary Range $23.25-39.10/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education
AA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P)
Physical Requirements
This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing).
Shift
Day shift
Job Summary
This position will assign international classification of disease codes and/or CPT codes to all specialties of hospital outpatient visits; abstract data from the medical record and apply appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes for billing, reporting, research, and regulatory compliance; utilize 3M data abstraction, encoder, and computer assisted coding software to complete coding and abstraction daily; and achieve daily productivity standards while assuring national coding accuracy standards are met. This position will also be responsible for maintaining hospital quality and revenue cycle standards and will respect at all times the confidentiality of patients’ medical record information.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate must be proficient in IDC-9-CM and IDC-10-CM coding; have knowledge of medical record abstraction and medical terminology (including anatomy and physiology); have the ability to manage multiple tasks and/or projects while accurately completing routine functions in a fast paced, high intensity, professional work environment; be proficient in Microsoft Office; have excellent attention to detail; have exceptional planning and organizational skills; have effective written and verbal communication skills; have the ability to solve routine problems; have demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service; have excellent time management skills; exercise sound judgment; and maintain respect for confidentiality and diversity
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience
Associate degree and at least one full year of hospital coding experience
Deadline to Apply 05/08/2025 Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Salary : $23 - $39
