Charge Capture Coordinator - Clinical Revenue Integrity - Full Time 8 Hour Days (REMOTE) (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

About the role

The Charge Capture Coordinator under the general direction of the Revenue Manager is responsible for unit and area specific charge capture of clinical services and procedures within revenue-producing departments throughout the system. The primary role involves entering charges into the existing computerized billing system (Cerner and/or PBAR).

Responsibilities

• Enter charges accurately, timely, and in accordance with Keck Medical Center of USC charge capture policies/guidelines into Patient Accounting System - Cerner or PBAR.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using Keck Medical Center of USC charge capture policies, rules, criteria, and decision trees (algorithms) to assign the correct charge code.
• Perform daily charge reconciliation on accounts; check charges for accuracy and completeness, correct errors.
• Follow processes to send appropriate notifications to other parties such as Coding Manager, Clinical Department Manager, or Patient Accounting Manager.
• Attend scheduled meetings and trainings and be accountable for what has been discussed in staff meetings.
• Identify events requiring administrative review and forward these promptly to the appropriate Revenue Cycle Supervisor, Manager, or Director.
• Review own work for accuracy and completeness prior to end of shift.
• Daily focus on attaining productivity standards, recommending new approaches for enhancing performance, and productivity when appropriate.
• Identify and alert a member of the management staff of any situation that may negatively impact the patient, department operations, public relations, or the hospital's integrity.
• Adhere to health information regulations including HIPAA.
• Review own work for accuracy and completeness prior to end of shift.
• Daily focus on attaining productivity standards, recommending new approaches for enhancing performance, and productivity when appropriate.
• Identify and alert a member of the management staff of any situation that may negatively impact the patient, department operations, public relations, or the hospital's integrity.
• Adhere to health information regulations including HIPAA.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent
• 2 years of clinical or healthcare experience in disciplines such as hospital or medical office, charge entry, or medical records
• Excellent data entry and quality outcome skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and others as needed
• Communicates clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of organizational policies, procedures, and systems
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, physician, and health system information
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and customer service skills
• Able to maintain minimum standards of productivity and accuracy
• Strong analytical skills
• Understanding and/or experience with computerized billing systems
• Basic coding knowledge

Qualifications

• Related undergraduate study or related college or trade school coursework
• 1 year of experience with advanced education degree/certification
• Knowledge of legal and fiscal requirements in the healthcare industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Related undergraduate study or related college or trade school coursework
• 1 year of experience with advanced education degree/certification
• Knowledge of legal and fiscal requirements in the healthcare industry

Pay

The hourly rate range for this position is $29.00 – $45.20.