Charge Capture Specialist ARRMC

Additional Position Details: FTE: 0.500000 | Part Time | 1st Shift - Days

Shifts are 8-hours and there may be some flexibility in start times (hours worked need to be between 5:30am and 6:00pm).

Why Asante

Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence.

Position Summary

The Charge Capture Specialist is primarily responsible for unit and area specific revenue capture and auditing of clinical services and procedures within revenue producing departments throughout the system. The Charge Capture Specialist serves as a communication link between staff, physicians, charge nurse, Business Office, revenue cycle director and other reimbursement specialists in discussing issues, recommendations, solutions and answering questions related to patient charges, auditing, and charge master.

Auditing and editing responsibilities are a large part of this role. The Charge Capture Specialist works closely with the manager, staff, and hospital departments to ensure accurate pricing and that quality standards are met within the department. They also work to educate the staff regarding revenue management and may need to notify Nurse Managers and staff members of omissions and or corrections and secure those corrections as needed.

Other responsibilities include reviewing and auditing patient billing from the previous day's entry and adjusting when necessary within the appropriate time frame; participating in interdepartmental meetings to remove write-off issues; maintaining knowledge of Activity Master for recommendations for managers; maintaining and revising the unit's charge master for proper coding, pricing and structure; coordinating with the Revenue Cycle Director for revenue management opportunities; conducting charge reconciliation to ensure optimal charge capture; and reviewing and monitoring web information regarding emergency services, reimbursement, and revenue management.

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of healthcare or healthcare-related financial experience providing knowledge of accounting, coding or other healthcare financial related experience is required
• Current working knowledge of medical procedures and patient care items also required

Preferred Certifications

• CCS: Certified Coding Specialist by American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• CPC: Certified Professional Coder by American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• RHIT: Registered Health Information Technician by American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

What We Offer

• Competitive starting wage
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness
• Excellent retirement package with up to 6% employer contribution
• Generous Earned Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement program

About Asante and Southern Oregon

Asante is a locally-managed, nationally recognized top 15 health system. We are in beautiful Southern Oregon and are the largest healthcare provider in nine counties. We provide comprehensive medical care to more than 580,000 people throughout southern Oregon and northern California. Our facilities employ over 5,000 people and include: Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners, and additional healthcare partnerships throughout the region.

At Asante we believe that we are defined by our values - the traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.