Periop Charge Reconciliation Representative - Surgical Services - Ascension

We Are Hiring:

• Department:  Surgical Services
• Schedule:  Part Time, 24 hrs.  Days  - 0700-1530, flex scheduling day shift.
• Hospital:  Ascension Providence Rochester
• Location: Rochester, Michigan

*This position is onsite and not a remote position. 

What You Will Do:

The Perioperative Charge Reconciliation Representative is responsible for supporting the Mission and Vision of Ascension by, under the supervision of the Department Manager or designee, assisting in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating revenue charge capture and unit of service activities. As the chosen care delivery model, Relationship Based Care (“RBC”) is the foundation of compassionate patient care at Ascension, supported by all team members.

The 6 elements of RBC:

• Element 1: Caring and Healing Practice Environment
• Element 2: Responsibility for Relationship and Decision Making
• Element 3: Work Allocation and Patient Assignments
• Element 4: Communication with the Health Care Team
• Element 5: Leadership/Management
• Element 6: Process Improvement – provides the building blocks for patient care and service delivery within the Ascension organization and the focus of the three primary relationships – self, colleague, and patient. Supports the caring practice and the commitment to co-workers.

Essential Functions

• Track and document the location of all manual charge sheets assigned for use in the Perioperative Services area.
• Read patient finalized OR chart segments, including preop, procedural and PACU documentation from nursing staff, to research all charge issues. Check for completeness according to specified guidelines and ensures inclusion of vital demographic data necessary for proper charging.
• Electronically process all daily Perioperative department charges multiple times per day utilizing the McKesson STAR and SurgiNet systems accounting for all Perioperative registrations.
• Completes patient EMR record review comparison with auto charged items to ensure proper billing and/or missing charge data.
• Log each incomplete chart, including deficiency, discovery date and assigned staff member to correct issues.
• Monitor for discrepancies in patient charging function of the Perioperative Services Department and communicates with involved departments when problems arise. Facilitate the complete resolution of charge outliers.
• Coordinate with vendors’ representatives to assist the Charge Description Master Coordinator, Nursing and Distribution in new item set up or item charge issues.
• Review charge stickers and pref card sheets to ensure items noted by RN as being used are properly charted and applied against a patient’s bill and resolve any items in dispute.
• Review and resolve any Cerner suspended charges including Free Text items noted during nursing documentation to ensure proper charges are applied.

Non-Essential Functions

• Verify Purchase Orders against the SurgiNet Discern Analytics Implant Log of cases, SurgiNet Charge Viewer to ensure items have been documented by the OR RNs and resolve issues working with the service line OR RN Manager and/or distribution.
• Assist the IS Business Manager or Nurse Manager to research charge capture audits in a timely manner according to established procedures.
• Maintain established record-keeping and filing systems, classifying, sorting and filing patient, department records and reports. Assists with determining department statistics, logs and charges for procedures performed.
• Participate in formulation or change of policies and procedures related to Charge Capture.
• Work with Registration when necessary to resolve McKesson account number discrepancies as needed. Coordinate communication between nurses and physicians.
• Maintain SurgiNet item location master file to reflect OR related item location changes and updates.
• Assist in maintaining all Joint Commission and other regulatory compliance standards.
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations as well as current knowledge related to practice excellence in specialty area.
• Assist in orientation of new staff to coordinator duties.
• Demonstrate the ability to multitask. Function in an organized and time conscious manner.
• Support and conduct one’s self in a manner consistent with service expectations.
• Attend educational programs and completes mandatory educational requirements in the time required.
• Promote a positive work environment as evidenced by quality service and positive staff attitudes.
• Demonstrate and actively promote an understanding and commitment to the mission of Ascension through performing behaviors consistent with the Ascension Standards of Performance and Code of Ethics.
• This position shall have access to and disclose personal health information only when reasonably necessary to perform the designated job related responsibilities. Disclosure and/or use of personal health information for any purpose other than as reasonably necessary for designated job responsibilities are prohibited.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• This position requires the ability to identify age related differences within the persons served and the adjustment of treatment style and expectations as appropriate, including adjustments based on the person’s served cognitive function and learning ability. This will include taking into account their religious and cultural needs and preferences. ,

What You Will Need:

Education:

• High school graduate required.

Work Experience:

• Two (2) years college course work in business disciplines and/or medical related disciplines or two (2) years or more working experience in hospital surgical ordering, billing or charge capture activity within the last 3 years required.
• Knowledge of coding including CPT, ICD-9, and HCPCS codes plus the function each of these play on patient/insurance charges is required.
• Working understanding of the Revenue Cycle functions from service rendering to payment received is required.

Additional Preferences:

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team:

Ascension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan.

 

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

 

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

 

For further information, view the  EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

 

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

 

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

 

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

 

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits:

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

 

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Salary Description:From $17.37 an hour