Overview
Surg Serv Inv/Charge Master Spec Jobs in Poughkeepsie, New York, USA at WMCHealth
Position: SURG SERV INV/CHARGE MASTER SPEC
The Surgical Services Inventory/Chargemaster Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely corrections and updates to the CDM and effectively communicates with the Surgical Services Materials Management Specialist, Finance, and Purchasing Departments to ensure all electronic systems are accurate and consistently reflect the appropriate charges. In addition, assists the Materials Management Specialist with special projects related to materials management as needed.
Responsibilities:
Inventory Data Management:
Updates and monitors inventory pricing
Completes and processes e-mail requests regarding new products to the purchasing and finance department
Contacts companies and their representatives for reimbursement updates as needed
Communicates to finance and purchasing for changes to the CDM
Demonstrates the ability to research CPT/HCPCS codes assigned to devices and implants
Implant Data Management and Billing:
Researches any discrepancies with invoices, pricing and purchase orders
Anticipates capturing missing billing implant information
Ensures complete accurate and timely billing processes on a daily basis
Ensures all billable supplies are captured and entered
Reviews and submits all charges in Cerner Power chart
Enters billing codes and verifies that charges correspond
Reviews billing exception report daily to determine possible delays in billing
Identifies opportunities to improve process flows
Bring ideas to management and helps implement and support new processes
Maintains a minimum billing accuracy of 98%
Purchase Orders/Inventory:
Assists Materials Management Specialist in updating pricing in CDM
Knowledge of insurance requirements for submission of documentation for billing
Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot discrepancies with pricing and coding
Leadership
:
Act as a liaison between Surgical Services, Billing, Finance and Purchasing staff
Other
Duties
:
Interacts with company representatives to obtain clarification on documentation that is critical to correct coding and sequencing
Courteously and professionally responds to calls and e-mails
Releases only appropriate information
Refers any unusual inquiries or repetitive problems to supervisor for follow-up and reporting
Communicates with staff the materials management process including charges, PO supplies, inventory, and implant records
Performs other duties as assigned
Experience:
1-2 years of related experience in health care purchasing, operating room inventory control, and/or materials handling
Education:
Associates Degree, required
Licenses/Certifications:
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), preferred
Diagnostic Coding (ICD-9), preferred
Other:
If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning Infection Control
Strong knowledge of computer systems including Cerner
Ability to effectively work as a team player
Ability to communicate with others at all levels of the organization
Title: Surg Serv Inv/Charge Master Spec
Company: WMCHealth
Location: Poughkeepsie, New York, USA
Category: Healthcare, Administrative/Clerical
