Surgical Supply Operations Analyst

Responsibilities

• Charge Audit and Validation: Conduct thorough audits of operating room charges, verify billing codes and documentation, perform monthly reviews for quantity and cost errors, and handle an average of 130-180 postings per day.
• Compliance and Risk Mitigation: Ensure compliance with coding and billing guidelines, provide guidance to mitigate compliance risks, and review key parameters such as Room, CPT, Periop Times, PACU Times, and Implant quantity.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze audit findings to identify trends and areas for improvement, compile operational data, prepare comprehensive reports, and collaborate with management to optimize revenue capture and minimize revenue leakage.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with operating room staff, coding specialists, and revenue cycle managers to address audit findings, implement process improvements, and provide expert guidance on billing practices.
• Repair Orders Management: Receive, prioritize, and process repair orders for various equipment, coordinate scope repairs, obtain necessary approvals, create purchase orders, and maintain a comprehensive repair log.
• Procurement and Equipment Returns: Assess equipment repair needs, generate purchase orders, obtain RMAs for defective items, coordinate returns and replacements with vendors, facilitate purchase orders for specialized equipment, and manage equipment returns to ensure timely resolution and replacement.

Requirements

• Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, or a related field preferred. A combination of education and experience may be considered as provided below.
• Licensure/Certification Requirements: None Required
• Professional Experience Requirements: If Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, or a related field, 2 years of experience as detailed below. If Associate's degree in healthcare administration, business, or a related field, 3 years of experience as detailed below. If HS/GED, 6 years of experience as detailed below. Must have experience in healthcare billing, medical coding, and compliance. Must have data analysis and reporting experience. Must have experience in equipment repair and procurement within a healthcare setting, preferably in an operating room environment.

Qualifications and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, coding, and billing guidelines.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and patterns.
• Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, inventory management software, and data analysis/reporting tools.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Familiarity with medical equipment, specifications, and maintenance requirements.

Other Information

Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Surgical Support Services
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $26.85 - $38.61 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Job Details
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits.
If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
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