[Hiring] Charge Posting Specialist @Kaweah Health

Role Description

To review and accurately enter charges on patients who are seen in the ED/UCC/SPC or Surgery. Provides recommendations to the management team for improvement in charting leading to improvement in charge capture.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Certification from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (APPC).
• Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Completion of certificate program in medical related field, billing, medical assistant or coding.
• Preferred: Cerner / Soarian Financial or similar software experience.
• Preferred: One year of medical billing experience, posting healthcare payments.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills in order to correct errors and notice trends.
• Ability to operate a computer and basic office equipment.
• Ability to utilize software (like charge/codefinder).
• Proficient in Medical Terminology, knowledge of basic medical coding, ICD-10, CPT, operating procedures and practices.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines.

Requirements

• Responsible for the audit of all patient accounts and Medical Record documentation prior to submission of charges.
• Accurately inputs charge data for ED/UCC/SPC or Surgery records. Assures accurate chart review and charge entry.
• Responsible for notifying the Director or Nurse Manager of errors and omissions on the patient medical records for services rendered.
• Ensures that all efforts provide value to and meet the needs of the department's customers.
• Participates in quality improvement activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible
• Full-Time Benefit Eligible
• Work Shift: Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

$20.00 - $30.00