Job Description

 

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Skills / Requirements

JOB SUMMARY:

The Clinical Charging and Coding Specialist (CCCS) independently collects, reviews, corrects, and processes patient charges that relate to hospital visits and clinical procedures. The CCCS is responsible for the timely, accurate, comprehensive abstraction and processing of charge records in accordance with guidelines, policies, and procedures. The CCCS ensures follow up and reconciliation of variances and discrepancies related to patient charges.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Education/Licensure/Specialized Training:

a.Education:High School Diploma. Preferred: (2) years of college; patient billing training, and coding; or billing or reimbursement training/certification.

2.Work Experience: One (1) year of billing and coding experience in a large academic healthcare setting (preferred). Knowledge of medical terminology. Demonstrate knowledge in utilizing report systems to compile and prepare reports. Knowledge of EPIC WorkQueue. Knowledge of computer software and programs related to medical billing. Must be well organized and detail-orientated.

3.Equipment Operated: Ability to operate personal computer and related office equipment. High-level computer skills including Microsoft Office software preferred.

4.Skills/Knowledge: Analytical skill. Computer skill. Identify and resolve complex
patient charges and business related issues. EPIC clinical patient system



SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1.Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
Writing /Composing (Correspondence/Reports)

2.Other Skills:
Analytical, CRT, Medical Terms, PC, Word Proc

3.Work Schedule:
Flexible, Overtime,On Call, Eligible for Telecommute

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