Hospital-Clinic Billing / Collections

**Billing & Coding Specialist — Physician Clinics (Harrison, AR)** Turn accurate documentation into accurate reimbursement. As a Physician Practice Billing & Coding Specialist at NARMC, you’ll apply ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding to clinic records, submit clean claims, resolve edits, and assist patients with billing questions. **About Us** North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) is an innovative, non-profit healthcare system anchored by a central hospital in Harrison, Arkansas, and 13 clinics serving the rural communities of North Arkansas. Our continuum of care includes Home Health and Hospice, including our inpatient Hospice House. More than 750 team members deliver a comprehensive range of services close to home. Guided by our values of safety, quality, integrity, and community, our mission is to provide comprehensive healthcare across North Arkansas, and our vision is to be the region’s most trusted and preferred provider—one patient, one family, one neighbor at a time. **Job Summary** Code physician practice encounters to established standards; post charges, work edits, reconcile accounts, answer billing calls, set payment arrangements per policy, and support insurance follow-up. **Key Responsibilities** - Assign and enter ICD-10-CM/CPT/HCPCS codes; correct errors and release for billing. - Handle billing inquiries; document all conversations/agreements; prepare bad-debt/subsidy files as needed. - Verify insurance filing and responsibility; support phone coverage and general billing duties. **Job Qualifications** **Required** - Training/experience in ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS; knowledge of medical terminology and A&P; English proficiency. **Preferred** - 1+ year physician practice coding; admission/insurance experience. **Compensation & Schedule** - **Status:** Full-time - **Schedule:** Weekdays - **Pay:** Competitive hourly rate (details during interview) **Why Join Us** - Stable role with clear metrics and growth into revenue cycle functions. - Supportive leadership and standardized workflows. **Benefits Overview** - Multiple health plan options (PPO and HDHP) with coverage through NARMC Domestic Network and Cigna Health Plan. - Dental and vision coverage through Delta Dental and Delta Vision of Arkansas. - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) available. - Basic life insurance and AD&D provided at no cost; voluntary life options available. - Short-term and long-term disability coverage offered. - Accident and critical illness insurance through Lincoln Financial. - 401(k) retirement plan with up to 3.5% company match, vested over 5 years. - Paid Leave Bank (PLB) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) with accrual based on service years. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and First Stop Health 24/7 counseling services. - AirMed/Mercy Life Flight membership for eligible staff and families. - On-site wellness center and discounted membership at Planet Fitness. - Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education. - Employee referral bonuses and internal promotion opportunities. - Pet insurance and identity theft protection available. - Discounts on prescriptions, cafeteria meals, gift shop items, and local thrift store purchases.