Laboratory Billing Coordinator - Lab (Full Time) - 7010

Marshall Health Network•Huntington, WV

About The Position

St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a full-time Laboratory Billing Coordinator. Under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager, Shift Supervisor, or authorized designee, and subject to clinical oversight by the Medical Director or appointed Pathologist, the Coordinator plans, coordinates, and implements compliance reviews of documentation and laboratory charge capture and reconciliation activities. The role reviews bulletins and publications for coding and billing updates, prepares summaries, analyses, and reports, and provides ongoing education to clerical staff. The Coordinator serves as a liaison among the Laboratory Department, Billing Office, and Health Information Management. Other duties may include routine clerical work, entering physician orders, screening phone calls about tests, entering and retrieving patient results and messages, and supporting the Laboratory computer system to help ensure efficient laboratory workflow.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and/or graduation from a junior college or technical school.
Minimum of 2 to 5 years of position-related experience.
Strong communication and computer skills.
Customer-service orientation.
Completion of a certification exam from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or an equivalent licensing board is required within six months of employment if not previously obtained.
State and national certifications must remain current and up to date where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Current licensure as a Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services (WVDHHR) is preferred.
Current state and national certifications, where applicable, are preferred.
CPC coding registry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and implement compliance reviews of documentation and charge capture and charge reconciliation activities for the Laboratory Department.
Review bulletins and publications for coding and billing updates.
Provide summaries, analyses, and reports on coding and billing issues.
Provide ongoing education to clerical staff.
Serve as a liaison between the Laboratory Department, Billing Office, and Health Information Management.
Perform routine clerical functions as needed.
Enter physician orders into the computer system.
Screen phone calls regarding test information.
Enter and retrieve patient results and messages.
Help support the Laboratory computer system to ensure efficient laboratory workflow.