Charge Entry Specialist

Charge Entry Specialist

Phoenix, Arizona Arizona Specialty Hospital Category Business Office

Charge Entry Specialist Full Time

USPI Arizona Specialty Hospital is a specialty inpatient hospital which was established to set a new standard for excellence and patient satisfaction in the delivery of orthopedic and spinal surgery. Arizona Specialty Hospital provides excellent patient services and the highest level of care, with the overall goal of improving the delivery of healthcare in Maricopa County and beyond.

Our singular focus is the state-of-the-art care of musculoskeletal conditions including joint replacement, spine surgery and other reconstructive procedures. Our mission is to provide first-class surgical services for the community in a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment; one in which we would be happy to treat our own families.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Business Office Manager, the Charge Entry Specialist is responsible for accurately entering all charge entry data for surgery and imaging patients, ensuring the capture of all charges related to patient visits. Duties primarily include:

• Use of Cerner or other automated systems; capturing accurate patient chargeable supplies, pharmaceuticals, OR Charges, PACU charges, and implant charges by comparing charge sheets to the medical record and reviewing the record for documentation with the submitted charges
• Ability to add specific data such as modifiers, payer specific information such as date of injury and CPT codes.
• Responsible for managing various revenue cycle related reporting such as volume and discrepancy and closing of charge batches across the system.
• Achieves departmental goals regarding charge entry in a timely manner and works to assure ethical compliance associated with charge capture.
• Will work with medical records and billing to maintain accurate records to facilitate valid reports regarding billing and collections.
• Adheres to hospital policies regarding time and attendance, punctuality, meal breaks, and rest periods.
• Maintains a professional appearance and adheres to hospital and department dress code at all times.
• Performs other duties commensurate with experience, assigned by the Business Office Manager.

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population

Required Skills:

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own growth and advancement.
• Experience in a medical business office, medical records, or accounts receivable.
• Computer skills in utilizing word processing, integrated database and other functions, Preferably Cerner and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to utilize and understand mathematical calculations.
• Ability to use office machines and telephone systems.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, customer service and telephone etiquette.
• Knowledge of healthcare related charging practices.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others.
• Willingness to perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintains current knowledge and adheres to appropriate regulatory standards such as Joint Commission and Medicare.
• Attention to detail: ensures accuracy in data entry and adherence to hospital policies and procedures.