Charge Auditor Clinical - Surgical Services

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Charge Auditor Clinical RN to coordinate the process of capturing observation and direct care charges, ensuring accurate billing and compliance. The role emphasizes documentation accuracy, timely charge entry, and participation in audits within a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with an active RN license in the state of employment, BLS certification, and at least two years of clinical nursing experience;

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Active RN Licensure in the state of employment.
• BLS certification required.
• 2 years clinical nursing experience.
• Surgical Services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the process of capturing observation charges and other direct care/nursing department charges.
• Review surgical records within one business day of surgery to identify documentation opportunities.
• Ensure timely entering of surgical charges.
• Develop and implement plans for education of nursing and clinical staff on documentation and observation charging.
• Participate in charge audits and reviews (e.g., RAC audits).
• Maintain licensure/certification and required clinical certifications.

Education

RN — Registered Nurse

Job description

Summary

The Charge Auditor Clinical is a Registered Nurse who performs the primary functions of coordinating the process of capturing observation charges and other direct care/nursing department charges. The Charge Auditor oversees the documentation and billing of the observation patients to ensure compliance with all standards and guidelines as set forth. The Charge Auditor adheres to the philosophy of CHRISTUS, showing concern and the spirit of teamwork to visitors, patients, and fellow associates.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Responsible for performing all functions to accomplish the abstracting of patient and procedure information to provide correct billing information.
• Reviews surgical records within one business day of surgery date to identify opportunities for documentation by nursing and other clinical personnel.
• Ensures timely entering of surgical charges.
• Develops and implement plans for both formal and informal education of nursing and other clinical associates regarding documentation and related observation charging and billing.
• Participates in charge audits and reviews as necessary. (i.e., RAC audit, Patient requested audit, etc.).
• HealthStream (HLC) modules completed by the assigned date.
• Maintain licensure or certification without lapse.
• Maintain BCLS/ACLS certification, if required for the Job.

Job Requirements

Education/Skills

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing required.

Experience

• 2 years clinical nursing experience required.
• Experience in Surgical Services setting preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Active RN Licensure in the State of employment required
• BLS required

Work Schedule

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type

Full Time