The Charge Entry Specialist supports the complete and timely collection of revenue for assigned groups by performing accurate coding and entry of patient and charge information into the billing system.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyzes and resolve billing issues, keeping A/R to no more than 10% over 60 days.
- Keeps supervisor apprised of matters regarding accounts receivable.
- Reviews patient charts to ensure charges are entered correctly. This may include correcting charges that require immediate action.
- Follows up with providers/offices to resolve charge errors.
- Ensures correct referrals/authorizations are attached to claims.
- Creates, maintains and updates reports, as directed.
- Exercises confidentiality in all areas, abiding by HIPAA rules and regulations.
- Participates in and complete all required trainings and in-services.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, or equivalent WITH a minimum of three (3) years related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Must have knowledge of Internet and Microsoft Office software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook).
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including exceptional customer service.
- Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with doctors, clinical staff, other co-workers and the public.
- Must be able to work individually as well as within a team.
- Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
- Must be able to respond with patience and understanding during stressful conditions related to patient health and emergent situations.
- Must be able to multi-task and prioritize.
- Must demonstrate extreme attention to detail.
- Must possess strong organization skills.
- Must be able to problem solve and use reasoning.
- Must be able to meet predefined quality standards.
- Must maintain and project a professional attitude and appearance at all time.
- Must have a working knowledge of the healthcare field and medical specialty, as well as medical terminology.
- All staff are expected to have a strong desire to provide excellent customer service; to comply with the rules and regulations of those organizations to which we are accountable; to have high ethical and professional standards of conduct; and to have an attitude of wanting to continuously improve their own professional performance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two (2) years’ experience working with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Medical Billing Certification
Driving/Travel:
The employee must have reliable transportation. While the primary workplace may be closest to the employee’s home, work assignments could be in any of the Company’s locations.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Pay Range: $18.00/hr - $22.00/hr
- PTO: Up to 96 hours in first year (pro-rated based on start date)
- Holidays: 7 (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Day)
- Retirement: 401(k) with employer match
- Health Benefits: Medical (single and family), Dental (single and family), Vision (single and family)
- Other Company-Paid Benefits: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life/AD&D, Employee Assistance Program
- Other Voluntary Benefits: Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
- Other Compensation: This position is non-exempt (hourly) and eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable law. Overtime is not guaranteed. This position is not eligible for bonus, commission, incentive, or shift differential pay.
