Reimbursement Spec II - SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE

Augusta Health•Fishersville, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Reimbursement Specialist II – Cancer Center performs foundational oncology revenue cycle duties, including insurance verification, prior authorizations, patient financial communication, administrative coordination, and support for denial prevention and resolution. In addition, this role applies coding guidelines, reviews charges and modifiers, verifies billing accuracy, and helps prevent billing errors. The incumbent works with increasing independence while collaborating with clinical, billing, and reimbursement teams to maintain coding integrity and ensure timely and compliant claim submission within the Cancer Center.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
One of the following active credentials within one (1) year of hire: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) required
Five years’ experience in healthcare customer service required
Five years’ experience in oncology reimbursement/coding required
Five years’ experience in authorization, insurance verification, claim adjudication, medical office billing, or outpatient billing required
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, and oncology-specific healthcare operations, including reimbursement, billing, coding, compliance, and revenue cycle procedures.
Working knowledge of medical office operations, clinic policies, payer guidelines, and healthcare information systems, including EMRs, coding/abstracting software, grouper systems, and Medicare edits.
Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), clinical IT applications, and standard office equipment; demonstrated keyboarding skills.
Ability to accurately interpret clinical documentation, abstract data, assign appropriate codes, review charges, and analyze reimbursement and denial trends.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a dynamic environment.
Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with patients, families, physicians, leadership, payer representatives, and colleagues.
Demonstrated customer service and patient-centered skills, with the ability to foster cooperative working relationships and create a positive experience for patients and internal stakeholders.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also functioning collaboratively as part of a team.
Sound judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to identify problems, recommend solutions, and support process improvements consistent with organizational standards and internal controls.
Maintains strict confidentiality and compliance with privacy regulations, ensuring appropriate handling and disclosure of protected health information.
Demonstrates professionalism, respect for individual dignity and cultural diversity, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred
CCS, RHIT, RHIA preferred
Oncology-related coding experience, including hands-on or on-the-job exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs foundational oncology revenue cycle duties, including insurance verification, prior authorizations, patient financial communication, administrative coordination, and support for denial prevention and resolution.
Applies coding guidelines, reviews charges and modifiers, verifies billing accuracy, and helps prevent billing errors.
Collaborates with clinical, billing, and reimbursement teams to maintain coding integrity and ensure timely and compliant claim submission within the Cancer Center.