Laboratory Billing Coordinator - Lab (Full Time) - 7010

St. Mary's Medical Center Inc; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a full-time Laboratory Billing Coordinator to oversee charge capture, coding reviews, and reconciliation within the Laboratory Department.

Under supervision of the Laboratory Manager, this role coordinates with Billing and Health Information Management to ensure accurate documentation and timely billing. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, current MLT license in WV, ASCP certification, and 2–5 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Currently licensed as a Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services (WVDHHR).
• Has successfully completed a certification exam from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent licensing board.
• Completion of certification is required within 6 months of employment, if not previously obtained.
• Both State and National certifications must remain current and up to date where applicable

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and implement compliance reviews of documentation and charge capture/charge reconciliation in the Laboratory Department.
• Review bulletins and monitor publications for coding and billing updates; provide summaries, analyses, and reports.
• Provide ongoing education to clerical staff and act as liaison between Laboratory, Billing Office, and Health Information Management.
• Perform routine clerical functions, data entry of physician orders, screen calls for test information, and retrieve patient results and messages.
• Support the Laboratory computer system to ensure efficient workflow.

Skills

Strong communication

Computer skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Licensed as Laboratory Technician (MLT) by WV DHHS

ASCP certification or equivalent

Certification within 6 months of employment

State and National certifications current

Job description

Laboratory Billing Coordinator - Lab (Full Time) - 7010

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Job Description

St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a full timeLaboratory Billing Coordinator who, u nder the supervision of the Laboratory Manager, Shift Supervisor or authorized designee, and pursuant to Federal Regulations, clinical oversight by the Medical Director or appointed Pathologist, performs a variety of duties, including but not limited to planning, coordinating and implementing compliance reviews of documentation and charge capture/charge reconciliation activities for the Laboratory Department. The Coordinator also reviews bulletins and monitors publications for coding and billing updates, and provides appropriate summaries, analyses, and reports on issues as well as provides ongoing education to clerical staff. He or She will serve as a liaison between the Laboratory Department, Billing Office, and Health Information Management. Other duties may include performing routine clerical functions, computer entry of physician orders, screens phone calls for test information, data entry and retrieval of patient's results and messages, helps support the Laboratory computer system to ensure efficient operation of the Laboratory work flow.

Requirements

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or graduate of a Junior College/Technical school.
• Currently licensed as a Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services (WVDHHR)
• Has successfully completed a certification exam from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent licensing board.
• Completion of certification is required within 6 months of employment, if not previously obtained.
• Both State and National certifications must remain current and up to date where applicable

Note: 2 & 5 are preferred

Note: B-E are preferred

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 2 to 5 years of position related experience. CPC – coding registry preferred

SKILLS:

Strong communication and computer skills, customer service oriented.

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