Reimbursement Specialist

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, OR seeks a patient care–oriented coordinator for Ambulatory Infusion. You will work with the Nursing Manager to ensure accurate patient tracking and data entry, and you will interpret, enter and audit nursing charges using the SHS computer program.

The role supports infusion services and requires strong data accuracy and multitasking. The position requires a high school diploma and at least one year of relevant patient care experience;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of relevant patient care experience (CNA, CMA, or technician) or medical office/unit clerk experience including medication coding required.
• Experience or training in medical terminology, health care delivery systems and reimbursement systems required.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Nursing Manager/Supervisor to ensure accurate patient tracking and data entry.
• Responsible for interpreting, entering and auditing appropriate nursing charges using the SHS computer program.
• Performs additional duties as appropriate.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Customer Service

Social Perceptiveness

Computer Literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year of relevant patient care experience or medical office/unit clerk experience including medication coding

Job description

Facility Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center

Schedule - Shift 1.0 (80 hrs/pp) - Day

Department GSR Ambulatory Infusion

Remote Status Remote Status: OnSite

Salary Range Salary Range: $21.49 - $31.56

Works with the Nursing Manager/Supervisor to ensure accurate patient tracking and data entry. Responsible for interpreting, entering and auditing appropriate nursing charges using the SHS computer program. Performs additional duties as appropriate.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Ambulatory Infusion staff are knowledgeable in the care of patients with cancer, autoimmune diseases, infections and more. We provide expert care to the patients and all of their infusion needs.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required.

One (1) year of relevant patient care experience (CNA, Certified Medical Assistant, or technician) or medical office/unit clerk experience including medication coding required.

Experience or training in medical terminology, health care delivery systems and reimbursement systems required.

Previous hospital experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Time Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.

Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.

Customer Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Social Perceptiveness: Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

Computer Literacy: Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software. Ability to operate applications, enter data, and manipulate and process information. Proficiency in computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and information systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually
(67 - 100% of the time)

CLIMB - LADDER

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 60 or more Lbs

SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

SIT

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

SQUAT Repetitive

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

REACH - Upward

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

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