Charge Capture Specialist

Description

Are you interested in making a difference in patient care? Learn about our unique culture of respect, growth, innovation, the best patient care, and how we give back to the community.

At United Urology Group, our employees are at the heart of our mission and have incredible opportunities to impact our patients' lives with their urologic care.

• We foster a culture that thrives on compassion, teamwork, integrity, and diversity, all of which start with our staff!
• We deliver a cohesive approach to urologic care that provides patients with access to experienced specialists, a superb team of healthcare professionals, and the most advanced technology for patient treatments and therapies.
• We offer competitive salaries and a great work/life balance: enjoy your weekends!
• UUG offers outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and much more!

United Urology Group is regarded as the leading urology network in the country. Our Urology Group Affiliates consist of Chesapeake Urology, Arizona Urology- Phoenix & Scottsdale, Arizona Urology – Tucson, Colorado Urology & Tennessee Urology.

Position Summary:

The Charge Entry Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely posting of our medical charges.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Posts charges received through import by correct coding guidelines.
• Posts charges received manually by correct coding guidelines.
• Review encounter tracking to ensure all billing is captured.
• Effectively communicates with site managers to obtain all necessary information for billing.
• Effectively communicates with physicians to resolve billing issues.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of Medical Billing and insurance claim filing experience. 
• Certified Coding Certification preferred.
• Familiarity with medical billing software.

Knowledge, Competencies & Skills:

• Proficient knowledge of Medical Terminology, ICD, and CPT Codes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Accurate and efficient data entry skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer software and database skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

Direct Reports:

• N/A.

Travel:

• This position doesn’t require any travel.

Physical Requirements for the Job:

• Regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Involves standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: United Urology Group and its affiliate practices are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.