Charge Capture Specialist

Charge Capture Specialist

Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.0 | Full Time | Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM. Shifts are 8-hours and there may be some flexibility in start times (hours worked need to be between 5:30am and 6:00pm Pacific Standard Time).

PLEASE NOTE: The ideal candidate will live or relocate to the southern Oregon area (this is highly preferred). However remote candidates may be considered. For candidates that can only work remotely - due to our pay practices, qualified candidates MUST reside within one of the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, KY, ME, MI, MT, NC, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA. Candidates need to live or relocate to one of the aforementioned states and working remotely will require reliable broadband internet and personal cell phone service. Remote work may include working day-to-day operations during Pacific Standard business hours or online training

The Charge Capture Specialist is primarily responsible for unit and area specific revenue capture and auditing of clinical services and procedures within revenue producing departments throughout the system. The Charge Capture Specialist serves as a communication link between staff, physicians, charge nurse, Business Office, revenue cycle director and other reimbursement specialists in discussing issues, recommendations, solutions and answering questions related to patient charges, auditing, and charge master.

Auditing and editing responsibilities are a large part of this role. The Charge Capture Specialist works closely with the manager, staff, and hospital departments to ensure accurate pricing and that quality standards are met within the department. They also work to educate the staff regarding revenue management and may need to notify Nurse Managers and staff members of omissions and or corrections and secure those corrections as needed.

Other responsibilities include reviewing and auditing patient billing from the previous day's entry and adjusting when necessary within the appropriate time frame; participating in interdepartmental meetings to remove write-off issues; maintaining knowledge of Activity Master for recommendations for managers; maintaining and revising the unit's charge master for proper coding, pricing and structure; coordinating with the Revenue Cycle Director for revenue management opportunities; conducting charge reconciliation to ensure optimal charge capture; and reviewing and monitoring web information regarding emergency services, reimbursement, and revenue management.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of healthcare or healthcare-related financial experience providing knowledge of accounting, coding, and/or other healthcare financial related experience is required.
• Current working knowledge of medical procedures and patient care items is required.
• Knowledge of drug administration procedures and patient care billing for hospital or physician services, preferred.

Preferred Certifications

• CCS: Certified Coding Specialist by American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• CPC: Certified Professional Coder by American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• RHIT: Registered Health Information Technician by American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

• Earn a competitive and progressive salary.
• Benefit from health plans that focus on health and wellness including medical, dental, vision and wellness beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Plan for your future with a retirement package that includes up to 6% employer contribution.
• Experience a healthy work-life balance with our generous earned time off (ETO).
• Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment plans.

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