Charge Posting Specialist

Kaweah Health • California Remote, CA

5d • $20 - $30

About The Position

The Charge Posting Specialist reviews and accurately enters charges for patients seen in the ED, UCC, SPC, or Surgery. The role audits patient accounts and medical record documentation before charges are submitted, ensures accurate chart review and charge entry, and recommends improvements to charting that can improve charge capture. The specialist also reports errors and omissions in medical records to the Director or Nurse Manager, supports department customers, participates in assigned quality improvement activities, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to correct errors, identify trends, collect factual information, and respond according to 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 enter charge data for ED/UCC/SPC or Surgery records and ensure accurate chart review and charge entry.
• Notify the Director or Nurse Manager of errors and omissions in patient medical records for services rendered.
• Recommend improvements to charting that can improve charge capture.
• Ensure efforts provide value to and meet the needs of the department's customers.
• Participate in quality improvement activities as assigned.
• Provide care and services appropriate to the population served in the assigned unit or work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits eligible
• Full-time benefit eligible

What This Job Offers

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