The Surgical Services Inventory / Chargemaster Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely corrections and updates to the CDM and effectively communicates with the Surgical Services Materials Management Specialist, Finance, and Purchasing Departments to ensure all electronic systems are accurate and consistently reflect the appropriate charges. In addition, assists the Materials Management Specialist with special projects related to materials management as needed.
Responsibilities :
- Inventory Data Management :
Updates and monitors inventory pricing
Completes and processes e-mail requests regarding new products to the purchasing and finance departmentContacts companies and their representatives for reimbursement updates as neededCommunicates to finance and purchasing for changes to the CDMDemonstrates the ability to research CPT / HCPCS codes assigned to devices and implantsImplant Data Management and Billing :Researches any discrepancies with invoices, pricing and purchase orders
Anticipates capturing missing billing implant informationEnsures complete accurate and timely billing processes on a daily basisEnsures all billable supplies are captured and enteredReviews and submits all charges in Cerner PowerchartEnters billing codes and verifies that charges correspondReviews billing exception report daily to determine possible delays in billingIdentifies opportunities to improve process flowsBring ideas to management and helps implement and support new processesMaintains a minimum billing accuracy of 98%Purchase Orders / Inventory :Assists Materials Management Specialist in updating pricing in CDM
Knowledge of insurance requirements for submission of documentation for billingKnowledge and ability to troubleshoot discrepancies with pricing and codingLeadership :Act as a liaison between Surgical Services, Billing, Finance and Purchasing staff
Other Duties :Interacts with company representatives to obtain clarification on documentation that is critical to correct coding and sequencing
Courteously and professionally responds to calls and e-mailsReleases only appropriate informationRefers any unusual inquiries or repetitive problems to supervisor for follow-up and reportingCommunicates with staff the materials management process including charges, PO supplies, inventory, and implant recordsPerforms other duties as assignedExperience :
1-2 years of related experience in health care purchasing, operating room inventory control, and / or materials handlingEducation :
Associates Degree, requiredLicenses / Certifications :
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), preferredDiagnostic Coding (ICD-9), preferredOther :
If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning Infection ControlStrong knowledge of computer systems including CernerAbility to effectively work as a team playerAbility to communicate with others at all levels of the organization
