Charge Analyst

Overview



Abrazo West Campus Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Abrazo West Campus, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
  
  

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Position Summary

The Charge Analyst accurately charges for hospital procedural departments, audits charges, assures the integrity of the MRN, posts charge corrections/transfers for patient accounts. Performs a variety of data collection, scheduling, cross departmental coverage and support functions within the hospital procedural areas according to established guidelines and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Completes accurate and timely documentation based charging (within a maximum of 2 days post visit) for hospital procedural departments and has thorough knowledge of the charging functions within hospitals charging systems.
• Verifies/reconciles charge activity in hospital patient accounting system.
• Responsible for data collection and reporting in procedural departments used for ongoing operational evaluation of efficiency and flow.
• Identifies any charge posting process errors. Works directly with hospital clinical/operational staff to ensure integrity, accuracy and timely charging. Actively participates with resolution of new process implementation, audits new charge process and provides feedback to the procedural departments.
• Submits timely requests for new/revised CDM codes and linkage to materials management system (if applicable).
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• SPECIAL SKILLS:
• Computer skills, including data entry.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and Word.
• Ability to type/learn hospital/department computer programs.
• Perceive details in verbal or tabular material. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in written, auditory, or visual fashion is essential.
• The methods used to express or exchange ideas are by spoken or written word. Written, telephone and manual dexterity skills are also required. A high level of interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively with various levels of hospital staff and other customers outside the hospital.
  
  

• Minimum Requirements
• Experience: 1 year experience in hospital operations.
• Education: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
  
  

• Preferred Requirements
• Experience: At least one year of medical office/hospital experience including knowledge of ICD-9, CPT-4, and HCPCS charging, coding, and billing. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and Word.
• Education: Associates Degree in business or related field
  

Organization Description



Abrazo West Campus is recognized for providing exceptional, comprehensive care to patients in West Valley communities. The 200-bed acute care hospital offers advanced services, including the da Vinci Xi surgical platform, Level I Trauma Center, Loop-X system, orthopedics, obstetrics and cardiovascular care.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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• SPECIAL SKILLS:
• Computer skills, including data entry.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and Word.
• Ability to type/learn hospital/department computer programs.
• Perceive details in verbal or tabular material. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in written, auditory, or visual fashion is essential.
• The methods used to express or exchange ideas are by spoken or written word. Written, telephone and manual dexterity skills are also required. A high level of interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively with various levels of hospital staff and other customers outside the hospital.
  
  

• Minimum Requirements
• Experience: 1 year experience in hospital operations.
• Education: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
  
  

• Preferred Requirements
• Experience: At least one year of medical office/hospital experience including knowledge of ICD-9, CPT-4, and HCPCS charging, coding, and billing. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and Word.
• Education: Associates Degree in business or related field
  

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• Completes accurate and timely documentation based charging (within a maximum of 2 days post visit) for hospital procedural departments and has thorough knowledge of the charging functions within hospitals charging systems.
• Verifies/reconciles charge activity in hospital patient accounting system.
• Responsible for data collection and reporting in procedural departments used for ongoing operational evaluation of efficiency and flow.
• Identifies any charge posting process errors. Works directly with hospital clinical/operational staff to ensure integrity, accuracy and timely charging. Actively participates with resolution of new process implementation, audits new charge process and provides feedback to the procedural departments.
• Submits timely requests for new/revised CDM codes and linkage to materials management system (if applicable).
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned