Charge Entry Specialist

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Charge Entry Specialist today with Fort Walton Trauma Services.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Compiles charge/billing information, assists in coding and enters charges into the practice management system.

• Receives and reviews charge documents for accuracy and enters charges into practice management system.
• Balances Charge Summary to tickets keyed before updating charges
• Works with A/R and payers on denials/rejections.
• Extracts information from medical records, operative notes, hospital admissions, consults, progress notes and discharges.
• Coordinates with front office staff on payment/billing issues.
• Identifies quality issues with registration and scheduling activities.
• Perform other duties as required
• Must read and understand and adhere to all Physician Services policies and procedures
• Practice and adhere to the Code of Conduct philosophy and Mission and Value Statement.
• Practices certified as Patient Center Medical Home include these additional job duties:
• Coordinates continuity of patient care with external healthcare organizations and facilities and referrals from the primary care provider to a specialty care provider.
• Participates on a team for data collection, health outcomes reporting, audits and programmatic evaluation related to Patient Centered Medical Home.

What qualifications you will need:

EDUCATION:

• No education requirements

EXPERIENCE:

• One to two years of coding, billing and charge entry experience in the health care field is required.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• No license requirements
• 1 years experience Required Years of Experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must demonstrate a high degree of interpersonal skill with co-workers, physicians and patients
• Knowledge of CORE systems, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical coding
• Familiar with third party billing requirements and payment policies.
• Organization skills and ability to read Explanation of Benefits/Remittance Advice

Benefits

Fort Walton Trauma Services, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Supporting HCA Healthcare's 186 hospitals and 2,400 sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system. With a focus on meeting the needs of our patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Charge Entry Specialist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.