Charge Entry Clerk

Surgery Partners, Inc•Durango, CO

7d•$21 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Works in collaboration with other departments to accurately and efficiently provide charge entry, audit, analytic and support services throughout the hospital; with the goal of ensuring accurate data capture.

Requirements

High School Diploma or the equivalent
2 years’ clerical experience in a healthcare setting.
Experience with medical charge entry.
Experience with medical billing/coding.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Experience with Cerner preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately enters/audits daily patient charges and ensures charges post to the patient billing system. Charges may include but are not limited to: Perioperative Services, Surgical Services, Anesthesia, Emergency Services, In-Patient and Ancillary Services.
Proofs, corrects, verifies and performs accuracy audits on charges related, but not limited to, Blood Utilization, Laboratory, Implants and Ancillary Services.
Completes chart audits to ensure accurate correlation between patient charges and clinical documentation.
Compiles statistical data in preferred format for data entry and/or for preparation of management reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.