HIM Charge Capture Specialist (Remote)

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

WORK SHIFT: 8:00am to 4:30pm

JOB SUMMARY: 

The HIM Charge Capture Specialist – Performs ED charge entry (ED, ED to Observation, and ED to Inpatient) through review and analysis of electronic, paper, or hybrid patient medical records and applies CPT-4 codes with corresponding procedure charges.  In addition, the Specialist is responsible for daily monitoring and management of unbilled accounts.  These responsibilities include working with medical and ancillary support staff to resolve documentation deficiencies to facilitate timely coding and billing of claims.  Adheres to ST Tammany Health System (STHS) coding compliance policies and procedures.  Maintains or exceeds established quality and productivity standards.  Works independently with minimal supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent. Certified Coding Associate (CCA) required OR 1-3 years of charging experience in a hospital setting in lieu of certification. 4-6 years of relevant experience OR associate or bachelor’s degree in lieu of experience. Knowledge of CPT-4 and basic coding and charging principles. Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology. Experience with an electronic medical record. Proficient in the use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Power Point). Effective communication skills – both verbal and written. Good organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Graduate of an accredited associate program or the completion of AHIMA / AAPC coding program. Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administration (RHIA), preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must possess good physical health.  Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.  Lifting at least 10 pounds is required.
Physical Effort required:        
Constant (67%-100%) - handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching
Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, balancing, crouching, stooping

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.