1 POS Charge Specialist Job in Fairbanks, AK
Foundation Health Partners is Hiring a POS Charge Specialist Near Fairbanks, AK
Pay & Benefits
- Compensation $21.07 to $30.34 hourly wage based on experience and education
- Additional Pay Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off
- Benefits medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match
- Education Benefits FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness
- Other Benefits Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs, The Learning Center (childcare services)
- Schedule Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5x8 hour day shifts, Monday through Friday
- Reviews patient records, dictated report(s), physician/provider notes. Uses a standard listing of procedures/charge codes and/or an automated system with the company's programmed Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) for all commonly used Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs).
- Researches and assigns codes for non-standard procedures, supplies, equipment or materials.
- Researches missing and incompatible records information supplied by medical staff, transcriptionists, suppliers and others. Assures that all appropriate items, procedures and services are recorded and appropriately billed. Acquires medical record completion as required by national coding standards.
- Audits daily error reports in the coding/billing system and makes corrections. Matches, corrects and codes charges that do not drop to billing.
- Identifies opportunities for improvement in clinical documentation. Provides guidance and education for staff in billing procedures and electronic medical records usage procedures for coding and billing requirements. Maintains a current knowledge of procedural terminology requirements and provides staff with updated information on reimbursement charges and documentation requirements. As assigned, develops and provides education for physicians and staff.
- Works with company finance and Charge Description Master (CDM) teams to develop and maintain coding and billing database information and with other point of service charging/coding staff to maintain consistency in practice.
- Works as a member of the unit, practice or clinic team to provide services and achieve goals. As assigned, may manage supply chain functions, scheduling, provide patient services or administrative support.
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Requires a level of knowledge normally gained over two or more years of related work in the same type of clinical, medical office or acute care unit. Must be knowledgeable of medical terminology and current regulatory agency requirements for coding and charging for the assigned clinical area, and have a good understanding of reimbursement methodologies. Some assignments may require advanced training in CPT/ICD coding standards and the continued ability to pass tests on coding requirements. Requires strong abilities in reading, interpreting and communicating, as well as effective interpersonal skills, organizational skills and team working abilities.
Must be able to work effectively with common office software, coding and billing software, and the electronic medical records system.
Preferred QualificationsCurrent Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding experience in a similar setting and Certified Coding Specialist
(CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentials preferred for some assignments.
Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Job Summary
Full Time
Hospital
$57k-74k (estimate)
07/03/2024
07/31/2024
foundationhealth.org
Fairbanks, AK
200 - 500
Hospital
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