HOSPITAL CHARGE SPECIALIST-REMOTE

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Overview

Work Shift

First (Days) (United States of America)

Sentara Health is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as a Hospital Charge Specialist

Position Status: Full-time, Day Shift

Position Location: This position is remote for residents of VA or North Eastern North Carolina.

Standard Working Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM (ET). Weekends required--every other weekend (Saturday-Sunday or Tues-Saturday)

Position Summary:

Responsible for complete, compliant, and timely daily charge capture of ED departmental chargeable medication administration, bedside services and other lines of service as assigned. This position is responsible for ensuring all appropriate billing charges are being captured, documented, charged and reimbursed for the assigned department. As necessary, queries and/or submits request to the physician for additional information or clarification of procedures. Assures charging practices fall within established compliance guidelines. Performs other related duties as requested by HIM management. This role requires an understanding of medical terminology, CPT/HCPCS guidelines and Medicare regulatory guidelines.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associates degree preferred.
• One or more years' experience in Charge Description Master, Hospital Billing, Charge Capture or Outpatient Coding preferred.
• CPC/COC/CCA/CCS certification required within 1 year of hire.

Diversity and Inclusion at Sentara

Our vision is that everyone brings the strengths that come with diversity to work with them every day. When we are achieving our vision, we have team members that feel they belong and can be their authentic selves, and our workforce is reflective of the communities we serve.

We are realizing this vision through our Diversity and Inclusion strategy, which has three pillars: A diverse and talented workforce, an inclusive and supportive workplace, and outreach and engagement with our community. We have made remarkable strides in these areas over the past several years and, as our world continues to evolve, we know our work is never done.

Our strategies focus on both structural inclusion, which looks at our organizational structures, processes, and practices; as well as behavioral inclusion, which evaluates our mindsets, skillsets, and relationships. Together, these strategies are moving our organization forward in an environment that fosters a culture of mutual respect and belonging for all.

Please visit the link below to learn more about Sentara’s commitment to diversity and inclusion:

https://www.sentara.com/aboutus/mission-vision-and-values/diversity.aspx

Sentara Overview
For more than a decade, Modern Healthcare magazine has ranked Sentara Health as one of the nation's top integrated healthcare systems.  That's because we are dedicated to growth, innovation, and patient safety at more than 300 sites of care in Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, including 12 acute care hospitals.

Sentara Benefits
As the third-largest employer in Virginia, Sentara Health was named by Forbes Magazine as one of America's best large employers.  We offer a variety of amenities to our employees, including, but not limited to: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Annual Leave, Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement funds with matching contribution
• Supplemental insurance policies, including legal, Life Insurance and AD&D among others
• Work Perks program including discounted movie and theme park tickets among other great deals
• Opportunities for further advancement within our organization

Sentara employees strive to make our communities healthier places to live. We're setting the standard for medical excellence within a vibrant, creative, and highly productive workplace.  For information about our employee benefits, please visit: Benefits - Sentara (sentaracareers.com)

Join our team! We are committed to quality healthcare, improving health every day, and provide the opportunity for training, development, and growth!

Please Note: The yearly Flu Vaccination is required for employment.

Note: Sentara Health offers employees comprehensive health care and retirement benefits designed