Radiation Oncology Charging Specialist

MultiCare Health System
paid time off
United States, Washington, Spokane
Nov 19, 2024
You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: Exempt role, days ROCC certification will be completed within 18 months of hire. Position Summary The Charging Specialist is responsible for assuring charges are accurate and represent the documentation provided and is in accordance with regulatory requirements. By abstracting information from the patient's medical record the Charging Specialist is able to assign accurate charges for all patient care activities. The Charging Specialist serves as a coaching resource to all oncology staff, physicians and clinical management. Work situations are varied and require a service-oriented individual, with skills in problem resolution, communication, accuracy, organization, and attention to detail. Internal contacts include Patient Accounts & Access, Coding, Oncology staff, Physicians, and Clinical Management. This is intermediate professional level position working under the limited supervision of the Business Manager. Decision-making is required within the scope of the position responsibilities. Major decisions may be subject to review and approval. Requirements Associates degree; preferably with a concentration in accounting, finance or other related field Coursework in health information and coding plus certification in coding will be considered in lieu of degree 3 years recent experience in radiation oncology treatment, medical service compliance and coding OR 5 years relevant healthcare experience in progressively more responsible positions may be substituted for education requirements Experience reading and interpreting medical documentation Certified Coding Specialist Professional (CCSP) preferred Our Values As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. Why MultiCare? Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our caregivers Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system Employee-centric: Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" in 2023 Technology: "Most Wired"health caresystem 15 years in a row Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn. Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $52,154.00 - $75,029.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.