Charge Entry Clerk

Job Summary:

Works in collaboration with other departments to accurately and efficiently provide charge entry audit analytic and support services throughout the hospital; with the goal of ensuring accurate data capture.

Reports to: Business Office Manager

Hourly range: $20.99 - $32.64 (posted hourly range excludes overtime and bonuses which are not guaranteed)

Essential Job Functions:

• Accurately enters/audits daily patient charges and ensures charges post to the patient billing system. Charges may include but are not limited to: Perioperative Services Surgical Services Anesthesia Emergency Services In-Patient and Ancillary Services.
• Proofs corrects verifies and performs accuracy audits on charges related but not limited to Blood Utilization Laboratory Implants and Ancillary Services.
• Completes chart audits to ensure accurate correlation between patient charges and clinical documentation.
• Compiles statistical data in preferred format for data entry and/or for preparation of management reports.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy mission and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes programs and the working environment.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or the equivalent

Certification Licensure: None required

Experience Training Knowledge:

• 2 years clerical experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Experience with Cerner preferred.
• Experience with medical charge entry.
• Experience with medical billing/coding.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at desk and working on a computer.

Working Conditions/Environmental Exposures:

Environmental hazards such as chemicals solvents needles needle containers sharps blood body fluids various infectious/communicable diseases infectious medical waste radiation and/or radioactive materials and/or radioactive waste proximity to moving mechanical parts. Protective clothing/equipment may be necessary.

Animas Surgical Hospital offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to health dental vision & life insurance with 401k employer matching.

Animas Surgical Hospital is a drug free workplace and performs a pre-employment drug screen which includes marijuana.

ASH IMMUNIZATIONS AND VACCINATIONS REQUIREMENTS Aligns with CDCs Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for Healthcare Personnel

• Hepatitis B- Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Hepatitis B or three doses Hep B vaccine at appropriate intervals
• Influenza- documentation of current seasonal flu vaccine (mandatory from November 1st through March 31st each year)
• Measles Mumps and Rubella - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Measles Mumps and Rubella or 2 doses of MMR Vaccination
• Varicella (chickenpox) - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Varicella or 2 doses of Varicella Vaccine
• Tetanus diphtheria pertussis (Tdap) - documented proof of immunization
• Tuberculosis Screening -Documentation of a two-step TB skin test within the past year OR lab verification of a negative TB Gold or T-Spot tuberculin test within the past 6 months

* VACCINE RECORDS OR EVIDENCE OF IMMUNITY ARE REQUIRED PRIOR TO 1ST DAY OF SCHEDULED WORK

Required Experience:

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