Charge Entry Specialist - Jax Spine & Pain Centers
Jacksonville, FL 32211
About the Job
- Responsible for collecting and entering charges for services rendered by providers in-house and outside facilities (i.e. hospitals, out-patient surgery centers).
- Processes and reviews reports within the billing system to research information required to complete the billing process.
- Audits all charges on a daily basis, verifying all codes are entered correctly and applies appropriate billing modifiers to charges if applicable.
- Assist billing specialist with coding and error resolution.
- Maintains billing records by scanning documentation and electronically assigning documents into the electric medical record (EMR) using standard classification systems.
- Assist billing specialist by assuring the billing database is kept current with regards to physician and coding information, and reports non-current data to supervisor.
- Assures all charges are entered within a timely manner and reports delays to supervisor.
- Participates in educational activities, reviews coding and billing updates.
- Corrects any errors on charges.
- Submits charge batches daily
- Ensures charge batches were submitted successfully by verifying with Clearinghouse.
- Performs other logically associated duties that enhance position through Continuous Quality Improvement.
- Serves as a preceptor for new Employees.
- Competent in communication with patients, including current working knowledge of medications, interventions and procedures provided.
- Competent in computer applications pertaining to position.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 1-3 years of billing experience required.
- Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Highly detail-oriented with a critical degree of accuracy regarding data entry
- Knowledge of medical billing, computer programs, business office procedures is required.
- Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, CPT and ICD-10 codes. CPC preferred.
- ECW system software knowledge is a plus
- Ability to comprehend and follow established office routines and policies.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Understand the ethics of confidentiality.
- Understanding of different insurance carriers’ guidelines.
- Tact and diplomacy.
- Customer service oriented.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word.
- Basic math aptitude.
- Must be able to display positive attitudes and behaviors towards patients and all staff members.
- Ability to understand and follow directions.
- Ability to deal with confidential data.
About Jax Spine & Pain Centers:
ABOUT OUR PRACTICEWe are proud to be the leading providers of progressive interventional pain relief.Our team of board-certified physicians and medical staff are highly trained in all areas of diagnosis, treatment, and patient care.LOOKING FOR A CAREER IN THE MEDICAL FIELD?Apply today and have the potential to join Northeast Florida’s Leading Interventional Pain Management Specialists. At Jax Spine & Pain Centers, we provide our patients with superior solutions to treat acute and chronic pain.Now serving multiple locations, our board certified physician’s along with our professional staff value hands-on compassionate care, from the consultation through treatment. Please see the list below for our current openings. We seek qualified, highly energized and self-motivated individuals who respect the essence of time and appreciate the value of a smile.We are always accepting resumes for the following positions:Medical assistantsDME techniciansMedical billing/AR specialistsCall center customer service representatives.