Charge Entry Specialist

Non; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO up to 96 hours first year

Holidays

401k with employer match

Health Benefits

Disability

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Unknown Company (Non) is seeking a Charge Entry Specialist to support the complete and timely revenue collection by coding and entering patient and charge data into our billing system.

Key duties include analyzing and resolving billing issues, reviewing charts for charge accuracy, and following up with provider offices to fix errors. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality under HIPAA, and strong communication with clinical staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of three years related experience.
• Proficient in Internet and Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including exceptional customer service.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with doctors, clinical staff, other coworkers and the public.
• Must be detail oriented and able to multi task and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Enter charges accurately and review patient charts for correctness.
• Resolve billing issues to keep accounts receivable within target (AR no more than 10 over 60 days).
• Follow up with providers' offices to correct charge errors.
• Ensure referrals and authorizations are attached to claims.
• Create, maintain, and update reports as directed.

Skills

Customer service

Written communication

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

The Charge Entry Specialist supports the complete and timely collection of revenue for assigned groups by performing accurate coding and entry of patient and charge information into the billing system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyzes and resolve billing issues keeping AR to no more than 10 over 60 days
• Keeps supervisor apprised of matters regarding accounts receivable
• Reviews patient charts to ensure charges are entered correctly
• This may include correcting charges that require immediate action
• Follows up with providersoffices to resolve charge errors
• Ensures correct referrals authorizations are attached to claims
• Creates maintains and updates reports as directed
• Exercises confidentiality in all areas abiding by HIPAA rules and regulations
• Participates in and complete all required trainings and in services
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent WITH a minimum of three 3 years related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education andor experience
• Must have knowledge of Internet and Microsoft Office software MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint MS Outlook
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills including exceptional customer service
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with doctors clinical staff other co workers and the public
• Must be able to work individually as well as within a team
• Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule
• Must be able to respond with patience and understanding during stressful conditions related to patient health and emergent situations
• Must be able to multi task and prioritize
• Must demonstrate extreme attention to detail
• Must possess strong organization skills
• Must be able to problem solve and use reasoning
• Must be able to meet predefined quality standards
• Must maintain and project a professional attitude and appearance at all time
• Must have a working knowledge of the healthcare field and medical specialty as well as medical terminology

All staff are expected to have a strong desire to provide excellent customer service; to comply with the rules and regulations of those organizations to which we are accountable; to have high ethical and professional standards of conduct; and to have an attitude of wanting to continuously improve their own professional performance

Preferred Qualifications

• Two 2 years experience working with an Electronic Medical Record EMR
• Medical Billing Certification
• Driving
• Travel

The employee must have reliable transportation While the primary workplace may be closest to the employees home work assignments could be in any of the Companys locations

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range 1800hr 2200hr

• PTO Up to 96 hours in first year pro rated based on start date
• Holidays 7 New Years Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day After Thanksgiving Christmas Day
• Retirement 401k with employer match
• Health Benefits Medical single and family Dental single and family Vision single and family
• Other Company Paid Benefits Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Basic Life AD&D Employee Assistance Program
• Other Voluntary Benefits Voluntary Life Accident Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity
• Other Compensation

This position is non exempt hourly and eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable law Overtime is not guaranteed This position is not eligible for bonus commission incentive or shift differential pay