Emergency Trauma Charger

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SEMC - Sutter Eden Medical Center

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for accurately assigning charges for emergency and trauma services. This involves reviewing emergency and trauma clinical chart documentation in Epic, accurately abstracting pertinent information and assigning charges for services in accordance with System’s guidelines, policies, and regulatory requirements.
Emergency Trauma Charger also researches and makes necessary charge corrections and changes to patient accounts.

Job Description :

EDUCATION:

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare
• Administration, Nursing or another related field preferred.
• Certified Coding Specialist certification is strongly preferred

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in healthcare revenue cycle, charge capture, hospital outpatient coding or emergency department operations experience strongly preferred.
• 1-year recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• CPT / HCPCS coding fundamentals.
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and listening skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet expected productivity and accuracy standards.
• Ability to work well independently and with others.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and related information systems.
• Must ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
  
  

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $31.33 to $39.66 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.