Radiation Oncology Charging Specialist

MultiCare Health System•Spokane, WA

20h•$26 - $37•Remote

About The Position

The Charging Specialist is responsible for assuring charges are accurate and represent the documentation provided and is in accordance with regulatory requirements. By abstracting information from the patient’s medical record the Charging Specialist is able to assign accurate charges for all patient care activities. The Charging Specialist serves as a coaching resource to all oncology staff, physicians and clinical management. Work situations are varied and require a service-oriented individual, with skills in problem resolution, communication, accuracy, organization, and attention to detail. Internal contacts include Patient Accounts & Access, Coding, Oncology staff, Physicians, and Clinical Management. This is intermediate professional level position working under the limited supervision of the Business Manager. Decision-making is required within the scope of the position responsibilities. Major decisions may be subject to review and approval.

Requirements

Associates degree; preferably with a concentration in accounting, finance or other related field
Coursework in health information and coding plus certification in coding will be considered in lieu of degree
3 years recent experience in radiation oncology treatment, medical service compliance and coding OR 5 years relevant healthcare experience in progressively more responsible positions may be substituted for education requirements
Experience reading and interpreting medical documentation
Coding and/or ROCC certification will need to be acquired within 18 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Certified Coding Specialist Professional (CCSP) preferred

Responsibilities

Assuring charges are accurate and represent the documentation provided and is in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Abstracting information from the patient’s medical record to assign accurate charges for all patient care activities.
Serving as a coaching resource to all oncology staff, physicians and clinical management.