Charge Entry Specialist at Baxter Health – Mountain Home, Arkansas

SUMMARY: This position is responsible and accountable for charge entry of CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM codes for provider based facilities from one system to another. This position would assist in supporting various Baxter Health clinics by entering facility charges into the billing system. The codes captured from the Certified Coders would be selected based off medical record documentation, this Charge Entry position will take those charges out of one Electronic health record keeping system and transfer the data into the billing system where charges will submitted.

This Individual would collaborate with Coders and clinic personnel to abstract and determine charges to enter into Optimum.

A keen sense of detail is necessary, to ensure all charges entered are accurate and match the charges reviewed. This individual would need to be sufficient in excel and in typing, with the ability to work independently.

BAXTER HEALTH COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Understands and adheres to Baxter Health standards as they appear in Healthstream Policy Manager.

Required to work with the Director of Physician Enterprise regularly to carryout, initiate and/or implement best practices for the Baxter Health Physician Enterprise Revenue Cycle Department.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Working in a multitude of healthcare systems. ECW, Cerner and Optimum experience preferred.

Other: Medical terminology, CPT coding and a working knowledge of insurance providers and other third party payers. Working knowledge of Excel and proficient typing skills. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; ability to manage multiple demands; ability to work both independently and on a team.

Preferred Education: Associates Degree

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Safety Sensitive Designation:

This position is not deemed safety sensitive.

Physical Demands:

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 with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Spend eight (8) hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to regularly stand and walk, occasionally bend, squat and twist, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds using proper body mechanics. Must have a keen sense of hearing and visual acuity with or without correction. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.

Work Environment
Office setting, within a hospital environment

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a position in a hospital setting which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Flexible work schedule, 5 days a week, Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts.