Charge Entry Specialist (Medical Billing Specialist, Patient Accounts Representative, Revenue Cycle Specialist, Accounts Receivable Specialist) at Augusta Health Careers

OverviewAt Augusta Health your work matters and so do you. Whether youre delivering direct patient care supporting operations or innovating behind the scenes every role contributes to our mission of promoting wellness and healing through compassionate service. We offer more than just a job we offer a purpose-driven career in a nationally recognized independent health system located in Virginias scenic Shenandoah Valley.Learn more about career opportunities on our Careers Page.Our team members thrive in a supportive culture that values collaboration integrity and excellence. With opportunities across clinical and non-clinical areas Augusta Health is a place where your skills make a difference and your growth is a priority.Why Join Augusta HealthWe believe in taking care of the people who care for our community. Thats why Augusta Health offers a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your well-being career development and work-life balance. Whether youre launching your career or bringing in years of experience we provide the tools resources and encouragement to help empower you to reach your full potential personally professionally and financially.Explore our Benefits current Hiring Incentives and our Taking Care of Us initiative which embraces Belonging Respect Inclusion Diversity Growth and Equity (B.R.I.D.G.E.) to see how we invest in our team members and culture.Total Rewards & Benefits (may vary by position)Comprehensive insurance package including medical dental and vision coverageRetirement savings plans and financial wellness support programsGenerous paid time off and flexible scheduling to promote work-life balanceCareer development programs including clinical ladders shared governance and advancement opportunitiesPersonalized onboarding with dedicated preceptors and ongoing educational supportTuition reimbursement and access to onsite childcareFree onsite parking 24/7-armed security for your safety a Health Fitness Reimbursement Program and an onsite credit union and pharmacyCompetitive pay with shift/weekend differentialsEmployee discounts at the cafeteria gift shop pharmacy and local entertainment venues (i.e. movie tickets)Full details are available on our Benefits Page.Job SummaryThe Charge Entry Specialist duties include review and acceptance of electronic and manual charges generated by Augusta Medical Group doing so the Charge Entry Specialist will review provider documentation to extract data to accurately review and make corrections where needed to CPT and/or ICD-10CDM codes.Shift: Day M-F w/ flexibility at month end to meet monthly quarterly and annual deadlines.This position plays a critical role in supporting Augusta Healths mission and advancing departmental goals through measurable performance indicators and service excellence. This position contributes to a collaborative patient-centered environment and helps drive outcomes aligned with organizational priorities.Essential Job DutiesAccurately enter/accept Evaluation and Management level codes for all professional fee services within accordance of CPT and CMS guidelines.Understand and maintain education on all CPT/ICD-10/HCPCs guidelines including revisions deletions and additions to the code sets.Make necessary changes to claims to ensure accurate and complete billing of services rendered including addition of modifiers correction of place of service codes addition of missing charge codes and payer specific billing modifications where necessary.Communicate effectively with providers office managers auditors and billing staff.Review providers dictation for office and procedural visits as needed.Develop and maintain knowledge of 2 4 specialties provided by Augusta Medical Group.Other duties as assigned by AMG Coding Manager or Patient Accounting Director.Required QualificationsEducation: High School Diploma or equivalent.Licensure/Certification: NoneExperience: One year of physician office experience or related functions.Drivers License: N/AEligibility to work in the United States and meet Virginia state employment requirementsPreferred QualificationsEducation: NoneLicensure/Certification: Certification through AAPC (can be obtained on the job).Experience: NonePrior experience in a hospital healthcare system or related service-oriented environmentFamiliarity with Augusta Healths systems workflows or organizational culture is a plusCompetencies Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesParticipation in continuing education programs per department guidelines is a mustKnowledge of Microsoft office products requiredKnowledge of hospital and/or practice management EHR systems requiredKnowledge of national correct coding initiatives preferred.Understanding clinical documentation and terminologyKnowledge of anatomy and physiology.Ability to manage deadlines and complete projects on time or ahead of scheduleAbility to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and develop alternative solutionsAbility to work independently or in a group settingAbout Augusta HealthAugusta Health is an independent nonprofit mission-driven health system located in Fishersville Virginia in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services including Augusta Medical Centera 255-bed facilityand Augusta Medical Group which operates 40 practice locations and four urgent care centers. Our commitment to excellence innovation and compassionate care makes Augusta Health a leading employer and healthcare provider in the region.Discover more about our history values and community impact on our About Us Page.Equal Opportunity StatementAugusta Health recruits hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age color disability gender identity or expression marital status national or ethnic origin political affiliation race religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation veteran or military discharge status and family medical or genetic information.We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in accordance with federal and Virginia state employment laws.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Data Entry,Customer Service,Collection calls,A/R Management,credit memos,Past due Account,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,CMA,Excel,Payment Plans,Account Balances,Credit Card,Financial statement,Special projects Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1