Charge Analyst-Full Time Days

Compensation: USD 17.05 - USD 21.31 - hourly Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? Job Description ** This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week. The schedule for this role is Monday to Friday. 8am to 4:30pm. This role is a hybrid model, with majority of work being work from home, with some office time required. Travel to hospital locations in the North, Northwest and South suburbs would be required. ** The Charge Analyst reviews, analyzes, and coordinates charge master activities for the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Utilizes clinical and coding knowledge to ensure accurate and compliant charge items and to recognize and resolve billing inconsistencies. Analyzes content of system-generated reports and software edits to facilitate revisions with appropriate clinical departments. Serves as liaison to the appropriate Epic Team concerning medication charges and billing. Participates in departmental auditing processes as requested. Qualifications Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Preferred: 1 year of related experience preferred. Additional Information Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit ourBenefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. Job Location #J-18808-Ljbffr Northwestern Memorial Healthcare