Charge Entry Specialist

Unity Healthcare • Lafayette, IN

23h

About The Position

The Charge Entry Specialist at Southside Family Practice enters patient charges accurately and promptly into the practice management system. The role reviews encounter documentation, verifies applicable billing codes, and follows up with clinical or administrative staff about missing, incomplete, or inconsistent information. The specialist follows established billing guidelines and procedures, communicates with providers and department staff about questions or discrepancies, and helps identify and resolve charge entry errors and billing discrepancies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic computer skills and ability to navigate multiple systems.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous medical billing, charge entry, or healthcare administrative experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT, and ICD-10 coding.
• Allscripts EMR training.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient charges accurately and timely into the practice management system.
• Review encounter documentation to ensure charges are supported and complete.
• Verify the accuracy of CPT, ICD-10, and other applicable billing codes.
• Identify missing, incomplete, or inconsistent information and follow up with appropriate clinical or administrative staff.
• Ensure charges are entered in accordance with established billing guidelines and procedures.
• Communicate with providers and department staff regarding charge entry questions or discrepancies.
• Assist with identifying and resolving charge entry errors or billing discrepancies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED