Charge Positing Specialist

Kaweah Delta Health Care District • Visalia, CA

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About The Position

The Charge Positing Specialist works in Kaweah Health’s Revenue Integrity department to review and accurately enter charges for patients seen in the ED, UCC, SPC, or Surgery. The role audits patient accounts and medical record documentation before charges are submitted, performs accurate chart reviews and charge entry, and notifies the Director or Nurse Manager of errors or omissions in records for services rendered. The specialist also provides recommendations to management for improvements in charting and charge capture, supports quality improvement activities, and ensures work meets department customers’ needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to correct errors, notice trends, and respond to factual information using established procedures.
• Ability to operate a computer and basic office equipment.
• Ability to use software such as charge/codefinder.
• Proficiency in medical terminology and knowledge of basic medical coding, ICD-10, CPT, operating procedures, and practices.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize needs to meet required timelines.

Nice To Haves

• Certification from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (APPC).
• Completion of a certificate program in a medical-related field, billing, medical assisting, or coding.
• Experience with Cerner, Soarian Financial, or similar software.
• One year of medical billing experience, including posting healthcare payments.

Responsibilities

• Audit patient accounts and medical record documentation before submission of charges.
• Accurately input charge data for ED/UCC/SPC or Surgery records.
• Ensure accurate chart review and charge entry.
• Notify the Director or Nurse Manager of errors and omissions in patient medical records for services rendered.
• Provide recommendations to management for improvements in charting and charge capture.
• Ensure efforts provide value to and meet the needs of department customers.
• Participate in quality improvement activities as assigned.
• Provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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