Medical Records Clerk

Job Description Summary The Revenue Cycle Medical Records Case Manager will support documentation of medical necessity by facilitating medical records (MR) collection and client outreach, by offering expert review and interpretation on a case by case basis, and by maintaining collaborative and productive relationships within the organization relating to Revenue Cycle Management. Job Responsibilities: Successfully obtain necessary medical documentation by collaborating with and serving as a primary liaison between in-house billing operations, customer experience groups and clinic medical records departments Have a thorough understanding and knowledge of applicable CMS, state, and insurer medical policy and coverage guidelines (in particular LCD & NCD Coverage Criteria) Ability to navigate and extract data from multiple versions of electronic medical records, including EPIC Serve as a source of knowledge for medical records (MR) review and interpretation, including in-depth review of provider progress notes and charts with the ability to identify critical data points highlighting why patient criteria meets medical necessity and summarizing in a succinct manner for health insurance companies An in-depth knowledge and understanding of oncology and organ health terminology (including chemotherapy treatments and well as immunotherapy treatments) Develop and cultivate ongoing working relationships with other departments impacting revenue cycle performance Participate in weekly meetings, daily discussions, case reviews and continuing education to review key metrics, workflows, trends, and performance improvement opportunities Prioritize performance initiatives and ensure productivity goals are achieved within a timely manner while maintaining the highest quality of work standards for Q/A Follow department procedures and ensure all activities are documented and conducted within compliance standards with applicable business process requirements and regulatory requirements This role requires access to Patient Health Information (PHI) both in paper and electronic form. Therefore, employees must complete training relating to HIPAA & PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as a requirement of the job Qualifications: At least 3 years of relevant experience, including but not limited to: health care administration, case management, nursing, oncology/transplant clinic, medical billing/coding, appeals and denials management and/or insurance collections Bachelor's Degree (BS, LPN, RN, BSN, BSHA) Healthcare related field of study or equivalent experience (Clinical Case Managers) Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of medical billing systems, medical terminology and abbreviations, basic procedure coding knowledge and health care nomenclature and systems Proficiency with G-Suite products, including Google Calendar and G-Sheets, and strong analytic skills with ability to interpret, evaluate and act on clinical information Previous experience working in an Oncology or Transplant clinical setting strongly preferred Excellent organizational, time management and problem solving skills Excellent interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work with a variety of internal and external colleagues from all levels of an organization Ability to work in a high performing, fast paced team environment that requires flexibility Ability to navigate across multiple customer demands and balance competing priorities successfully Ability to analyze, identify and articulate/report trends succinctly in a clear and concise manner Ability to solve problems using critical thinking skills Maintains confidentiality of sensitive PHI information The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations. Remote USA $27 - $34 USD OUR OPPORTUNITY Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives. The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program! For more information, visit . Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws. If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents. Link: Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @ natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. 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