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Charge Positing Specialist

• 3.5 Visalia, CA $20 - $30 an hour - Full-time Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community. Benefits Eligible Full-Time Benefit Eligible Work Shift Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America) Department 8595 Revenue Integrity To review and accurately enter charges on patients who are seen in the ED/UCC/SPC or Surgery. Provides recommendations to the management team for improvement in charting leading to improvement in charge capture.

QUALIFICATIONS

License /

Certification Preferred:

Certification from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (APPC).

Education Required:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

Completion of certificate program in medical related field, billing, medical assistant or coding.

Experience Preferred:

Cerner / Soarian Financial or similar software experience. One year of medical billing experience, posting healthcare payments. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Analytical and problem-solving skills in order to correct errors and notice trends; Analysis required for collecting available factual information and responding to it based on established procedures. Ability to operate a computer and basic office equipment. Ability to utilize software (like charge/codefinder). Proficient in Medical Terminology, 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 multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Responsible for the audit of all patient accounts and Medical Record documentation prior to submission of charges. Accurately inputs charge data for ED/UCC/SPC or Surgery records. Assures accurate chart review and charge entry. Responsible for notifying the Director or Nurse Manager of errors and omissions on the patient medical records for services rendered. Ensures that all efforts provide value to and meet the needs of the department's customers. Participates in quality improvement activities as assigned. Additional Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Performs other duties as assigned. Pay Range $20.00 -$30.00 If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.