Charge Specialist RIO (Remote) at Trinity Health

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:AttachedPurposeWork Remote Position(Pay Range: $24.5303-$36.7954)Responsible for the data capture analysis & reporting of data information to assist the Trinity Health leadership team achieve operational efficiency. Responsible for auditing department information producing reports & suggesting improvements to processes. Provides knowledge & expertise in the program services & applications.Note: patients refers to patients clients residents participants customers membersEssential Functions Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows understands incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission Values Vision Actions & Promise in behaviors practices & decisions.Work Focus: Researches collects & analyzes information. Identifies opportunities develops solutions & leads through resolution. Collaborates on performance improvement activities as indicated by outcomes in program efficiency & patient experience. Responsible for distribution of analytical reports.Process Focus: Utilizes multiple system applications to perform analysis create reports & develop educational materials. Incorporates basic knowledge of TH policies practices & processes to ensure quality confidentiality & safety are prioritized. Demonstrates knowledge of departmental processes & procedures & ability to readily acquire new knowledge.Data Management & Analysis: Research & compiles information to support ad-hoc operational projects & initiatives. Synthesizes & analyzes data & provides detailed summaries including graphical data presentations illustrating trends & recommending practical options or solutions while considering the impact on business strategy & supporting leadership decision making. Leverages program & operational data & measurements to define & demonstrate progress ROI & impacts.Maintains a Working Knowledge of applicable federal state & local laws / regulations Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct as well as other policies procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices.Functional Role (not inclusive of titles or advancement career progression)Responsible for ensuring accurate CPT and/or ICD-10 documentation for the patient billing process and educating colleagues and providers in accurately document services performed and using the appropriate codes representing those services. Maintains documentation regarding charge capture processes. Performs regular reviews of process adherence and identify missing charges. Coordinates with key stakeholders regarding impacts of system change requests and upgrades to processes to ensure capture accuracy. Provides oversight of charge reconciliation processes for assigned departments; ensuring daily and appropriate monthly reconciliations are occurring.Performs charge entry/capture functions charge approvals and/or quality charge reviews; including but not limited to appending modifiers and checking clinical documentation. Provides feedback to intra-departmental Revenue Integrity colleagues including areas of opportunity.Assist Nurse Auditor and/or other stakeholders with denial related charge reviews including analysis of clinical documentation root cause analysis and education to the responsible ancillary department. Performs daily reconciliation processes and/or provides at-elbow support to ancillary departments including but not limited to; ensuring supply charges are appropriate captured (may include implants) identify duplicate charges and initiate appropriate communications when there are documentation and/or charge deficiencies or charge errors.Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or GEDMinimum three (3) years of relevant coding and charge control work experience in a hospital and/or Physician Practice environment and experience in revenue cycle billing coding and/or patient financial services.Experience working with current clinical processes charge master maintenance clinical coding guidelines charging processes and audits and clinical billing as normally obtained through a bachelors or associate degree in Healthcare or Business Administration Finance Accounting Nursing or a related field.Strong working knowledge of medical terminology data entry supply chain processes hospital and/or Medical Group practice operations.Experience working with Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) and Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) reimbursement structures and prebill edits including Outpatient Coding Edits (OCE)/Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits and Discharged Note Final Billed (DNFB).Ability to perform charge capture processes including understanding technical integration of electronic medical record and the automation of charge triggers and ability to investigate charge errors accordingly. Epic experience desired.Experience working with Hospital and/or Physician group practice revenue cycle front-end functions such as patient registration and provider payment enrollment and back-end functions that may impact charge related errors.Additional Qualifications (nice to have)Licensure/Certification: RHIA RHIT CCS CPC/COC or other coding credentials and/or Licensed Vocational Nurse/ Licensed Practical Nurse licensure is required. CHC (Healthcare Compliance Certification) prefered CHRI certification/membership strongly preferred.Knowledge of clinical documentation improvement processes strongly preferredPhysical & Mental Requirements & Working Conditions (General Summary) Direct Healthcare Services / Indirect Healthcare / Support Services:Exposure to conditions which may be considered unpleasant to sight touch sound & / or smell. OccasionalExposure to fumes odors dusts mists & gases biohazards / hazards (mechanical electrical burns chemicals radiation sharp objects etc.). OccasionalExposure to or subject to noise infectious waste diseases & conditions. OccasionalExposure to interruptions shifting priorities & stressful situations. FrequentAbility to follow tasks through to completion understand & relate to complex ideas / concepts remember multiple tasks & regimens over long periods of time & work on concurrent tasks / projects. FrequentAbility to read small print hear sounds & voice / speech patterns give / receive instructions & other verbal communications (in-person & / or over the phone / computer / device / equipment assigned) with some background noise. FrequentPerform manual dexterity activities & / or grasping / handling. ContinuousAbility to climb kneel crouch & / or operate foot controls. OccasionalUse a computer / other technology. FrequentSit with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity. FrequentMaintain a safe working environment & use available personal protective equipment (PPE). ContinuousComply with Trinity Healths Code of Conduct policies procedures & guidelines. ContinuousAbility to provide assistance in the event of an emergency. OccasionalDirect Healthcare Services:Perform activities that require standing / walking with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity. OccasionalLift a maximum of 30 pounds unassisted. OccasionalUse upper & lower extremities engage in bending / stooping / reaching & pushing / pulling. OccasionalWork indoors (subject to travel requirements) under temperature-controlled & well-lit conditions. ContinuousEncounter worksites (e.g. patient homes) or travel to worksites that may have variable internal & external environmental conditions. OccasionalPerform work that involves physical efforts (e.g. transporting moving positioning & / or ambulating patients). OccasionalIndirect Healthcare / Support Services:Perform activities that require standing / walking with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity. OccasionalLift a maximum of 30 pounds unassisted. OccasionalExperience of long periods of walking / standing / stooping / bending / pulling & / or pushing. OccasionalEncounter a clinical / patient facing / hands on interactive work environment. OccasionalWork indoors (subject to travel requirements) under temperature-controlled & well-lit conditions. ContinuousWork outdoors with variable external environmental conditions. OccasionalAverage Workday Activity: Occasional - O (1% - 33%) Frequent - F (34% - 66%) Continuous - C (67% - 100%)Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Facility,standard operating procedure,General Maintenance,HVAC,Trouble Shooting,Electrical Systems,Plant Equipment,Building Maintenance,Preventive Maintenance,Control Room,Maintenance Tasks,Life Safety Systems,Service Calls,statistical process control,Air Compressors Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 24 - 36