[Hiring] Charge Services Analyst III @Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

Role Description

Under general supervision, utilizing charge services applications to maintain a complete, accurate and standardized CDM, with uniform data elements and consistency with clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Supports the EHR team, clinical staff and revenue cycle teams in resolving issues related to charges and CDM setup; billing, edits, denials, etc; to ensure proper payment.
• Support the alignment, optimization and deployment of the Cerner Chargemaster, including collaboration, implementation, stabilization and ongoing operational functions.
• Responsible for maintenance of additions/changes/deactivations to Chargemaster codes in Cerner, including billing codes, descriptions, and fee schedules. Monitors data for anomalies and notifies stakeholders as appropriate.
• Responsible for monitoring and distributing daily reports to specific groups within the organization to review and determine if corrections need to be made. Corrects encounters as instructed based on clinical review and feedback.
• Keeps current with all governmental regulations and commercial requirements related to the CDM and charging.
• Works with various departments and clinical service areas to maintain compliance with relevant regulations, standards and directives from regulatory agencies and third-party payers.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CPT/HCPCS codes, revenue codes.
• Understanding of Charge Description Master, its impact throughout the revenue cycle, and contribution to revenue management.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations, and health care nomenclature and systems.
• Knowledge of Cerner charge services applications.
• Knowledge in relevant computer applications including Microsoft Office programs, Word, Excel manipulating large datasets (500,000+), Cerner and other electronic records applications.
• Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level of proficiency.
• Demonstrate initiative, excellent time management skills, and organizational capabilities.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Requirements

• An Associate’s Degree in business, finance or related discipline. Progressively responsible related work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.
• Charge Services Analyst III: Non-supervisory – Seven (7) years of experience working in a medical office performing medical billing processes. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances.
• Discounted Pet Insurance.
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment.
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Emergency Travel Assistance.
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility.
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.