Billing Specialist / Charge Entry

Company: Willamette Valley Cancer Institute & Research Cent
Location: Eugene
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

Overview:Billing Specialist/Charge EntryWillamette Valley Cancer Institute is looking for a new Billing Specialist/Charge Entry to join their Revenue Cycle team. Under direct supervision, is responsible for posting all office and hospital charges to patient accounts after checking for completeness and accuracy. Using an eye for detail, they will ensure all details are in place before processing a claim. Along with other duties to support the team. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.Salary Range: $37,440-58,517Employment Type : Full Time, 1.0 FTE (40hr/week)Benefits : M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)Location : Central Business Office - Eugene, ORResponsibilities:Reviews daily charge forms for completeness and accuracy. Makes necessary system corrections. Follows up with appropriate personnel to obtain complete information.Performs daily audit against the encounter forms and daily schedule to ensure that all encounter forms have been received.Ensures daily work balances, prints daily charge report and files appropriately.Assists in maintaining manuals, logs and other required documentation as required.Demonstrates an understanding for patient confidentiality to protect the patient and the clinic/corporation.Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the front office. Covers for and assists with other front office functions as requested.Posts charges from encounter forms and hospital charges within 24 hours.Reviews daily encounter forms for completeness and accuracy, following up with appropriate person(s) to obtain complete information.Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent. Position is entry level and requires 1-3 years data entry experience. Medical business office experience preferred.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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work may require sitting for long periods of time; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies. Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier and other office equipment. Vision must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts. It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for prolonged periods of time.

Keywords: Willamette Valley Cancer Institute & Research Cent, Eugene , Billing Specialist / Charge Entry, Accounting, Auditing , Eugene, Oregon