Medical Charge Entry and Document Specialist

Center for Orthopaedics; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching and Profit Sharing

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Center for Orthopaedics in Lake Charles is hiring a Medical Charge Entry & Document Specialist. The role requires accurate charge entry for physician services and the retrieval and scanning of medical records.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in medical records or billing, along with strong communication skills and attention to detail. This full-time position involves working 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, with a day shift schedule.

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401(k) matching and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in medical records, coding, or billing.
• Working knowledge of CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10 codes is necessary.
• Ability to handle medical records in a HIPAA compliant manner.

Responsibilities

• Accurate charge entry of physician services and supplies.
• Retrieve and scan medical records for charge entry.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under time constraints

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Job Highlights

We are seeking a highly organized and detail‑oriented Medical Charge Entry & Document Specialist. Key responsibilities will include accurate charge entry of professional and ancillary physician services and supplies and the retrieval of medical records from various sources, scanning and upload into our Practice Management system for charge entry purposes. The ideal candidate has a background in the healthcare setting with excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment and under the direction of our coding team.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in medical records, medical coding or medical billing, with a working knowledge of CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10 codes
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
• Ability to identify and handle medical records in a HIPAA compliant manner
• Must be available to work 40 hours a week
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of healthcare regulations and compliance requirements, including HIPAA and Medicare/Medicaid guidelines

Job Type

Full-time (non-remote)

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching and Profit Sharing
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Various other supplemental plans