Overview

Your experience matters At UP Health System - Marquette, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve. What we offerFundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employeesCompetitive Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistanceTuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicantsAnd much more About Us People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. UPHS - Marquette is a 222 bed hospital in Marquette, MI and houses the region's only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We also provide outreach with programs like annual health and safety fairs, health screenings for the entire family and more to keep our community healthy!In Marquette our fascinating history, rural landscape, abundant recreational opportunities, and welcoming people make the Upper Peninsula someplace special. From a thriving culinary scene to charming shops to historic lighthouses and museums, there is something for everyone in this beautiful lakeside gem. How you'll contribute The Charge Reconciliation Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all billing charges are captured in an appropriate manner. They are accountable for the accurate and timely charge capture and data input of patient encounters in the billing system and the resolution of assigned edits.Qualifications and requirements Minimum EducationCompletion of Medical Coding and Billing program or related training requiredAssociate degree in related field preferredMinimum Work Experience2-3 years of medical billing and coding experience requiredExperience working with electronic medical records systems requiredRequired SkillsAbility to work both independently and as a team memberCompetent in using medical record systems, EPIC a benefitKnowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and CMS requirements and standardsEssential functions:Identifies, analyzes and reconciles billing errors or omissions in queue.Prepares and posts charges to appropriate accounts, including inputting patient registrations and clearing registrations and charge entry edit lists.Prepares and scans batches for data entry. Performs detailed data collection for tracking and monitoring on charge entry related items.Resolves specific front end edits, and batch maintenance issues.Collaborates with department manager(s), director(s) and leadership to continually improve and maintain the efficiency and accuracy of the overall charging process, including monitoring department queues.Responsible for the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of entering all patients' encounter related charges. EEOC StatementUP Health System - Marquette is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.