Charge Entry Specialist

US Oncology Inc.; Wichita (KS); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Health Care

Dental Care

Vision Plan

401-K with a matching component

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability

FSA and HSA

Legal Insurance

Competitive Paid Time Off Plan

Wellness & Perks Programs

Résumé du poste

The Cancer Center of Kansas in Wichita, KS is seeking a full-time, on-site Charge Entry Specialist to join our team. You will post office and hospital charges to patient accounts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to privacy and compliance standards.

This role works Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, with no on-call or weekend requirements, in a supportive oncology environment within The US Oncology Network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year data entry experience preferred.
• Medical office experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Receives and reviews charge documents for accuracy and coordinates with staff on payment or billing issues.
• Enters charges into the PMS according to established processes.
• Enter and review charge tickets before finalizing or updating charges in the PMS and releasing them.
• Extract information from the EMR to ensure completeness and accuracy of charges.
• Follow up with appropriate personnel to obtain complete and correct information for charge entry.

Connaissances

Data entry

Medical office experience

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Overview

The Cancer Center of Kansas (CCK) is seeking a full-time, on-site Charge Entry Specialist to join our team in our Wichita, KS offices.The typical work week is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM with no major holidays, no on-call and no weekends.

As part of The US Oncology Network and with over 40 years beingestablishedin Kansas, CCK delivers quality, personalized cancer care to communitiesacross the state.Our physicians and staff treat patients in over 18 locations throughout the state. Ourmanagement andphysician teamscontinue tobe recognizedin our communitiesfor Excellence in Healthcare!With our mission in mind, we valueeach and everyemployee for their life-savingexpertiseand the role they play in making our patients’ lives as easy and comfortable as possible. Our employees are our most valuableresource. They help us create and continue to deliver on our mission.

In CCK’s partnership with the US Oncology Network, one of the nation’s largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America and supported by McKesson Corporation, weare able toextend an extremely competitive offering of benefits to employees, including:

• Medical Health Care
• Dental Care
• Vision Plan
• 401-K with a matchingcomponent
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• FSA and HSA
• Legal Insurance
• Competitive Paid Time Off Plan
• Wellness & Perks Programs

What does this position entail?

This role,under direct supervision,is responsible forposting all office and hospital charges to patient accounts after checking for completeness and accuracy. Follows standard procedures and pre-established guidelines to complete tasks. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program,to includethe Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews charge documents for accuracy and coordinates with staff on any payment or billing issues.
• Enters charges into the PMS according to established processes.
• Enter and review charge tickets beforefinalizingand/ or updating charges in the PMS and then releasing the same.
• Extract information from the electronic medical record (“EMR”) to ensure completeness and accuracy ofcharges.
• Follow up withappropriate personnelto obtain complete and correct information forchargeentry.
• Evaluate and correct any returned claims.
• Timely andaccurateentry of information in the practice management and EMR system.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) laws and guidelines with regards topatient’srecords and information.
• Attends required, applicable meetings.
• Remains current on all compliance requirements.
• Ensures all applicable policies and procedures of the company and Network are followed.
• Cross-trainon and perform other duties as requested orassignedincluding coverage within the department.
• Performs other tasks as reasonably requestedor assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

The ideal candidate for the position will have the following qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalentrequired.
• Minimum one year experience in data entry is preferred.
• Medical business office experience preferred.

Physical Demands of the Job

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis required tobe present at theemployeesite during regularly scheduled business hours. Work may require sitting forlong periodsof time; also stooping,bendingand stretching for files and supplies. Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient tooperatea keyboard, calculator, telephone,copierand other office equipment. Vision must be correctable to20/20and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts. It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for prolonged periods of time.

WorkEnvironment

The work environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicalpreparationsand other conditions common to anoncology/hematology clinic environment. Work will involve in-person interaction with co-workers andmanagementand/or clients. Work may require minimal travel by automobile to office sites.