Charge Master Analyst Job Listing at UAMS in Little Rock, AR (Job ID R0054321)

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Closing Date:

05/15/2024
Type of Position: Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration
Job Type: Regular
Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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Department: FIN | CORE RI Revenue Integrity CDM

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties: The Charge Master Analyst is responsible for establishing and maintaining charge capture and reconciliation processes and controls as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary Revenue Integrity team. This position acts as a liaison between clinical departments, service lines, and Revenue Cycle to ensure charging practices are compliant and achieve maximum reimbursement for hospital and professional services.
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, accounting, information services or related field plus 4 years of experience providing consultation, reporting, analysis, and/or dashboard development for revenue focused departments/service lines in a healthcare provider setting or equivalent education and experience.
• Proficient computer skills; MS Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook; Windows operating system and internet.
• Experience and proven success in practices, procedures, and concepts of the healthcare revenue cycle and its component operations, including billing, collections, charge capture, contractual adjustments, third-party reimbursements, and cash management.
• Proficiencies – Advanced knowledge of revenue cycle processes and hospital/professional billing to include CDM, UB04, Remittance Advices and 1500 claim form.  Advanced knowledge of code data sets to include CPT, HCPCS, and ICD 10.  Advanced knowledge of NCCI edits, and Medicare LCD/NCDs.  Comprehensive understanding of reimbursement methodologies to include DRG, OPPS, professional and facility billing.  Ability to review, analyze and interpret managed care contracts, billing guidelines, and state and federal regulations.
• Due to its service focus, this position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, well-developed analytic and organizational skills, critical thinking and the ability to meet deadlines while influencing, but not directly managing the work of others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• LPN, RN, CPC, CCS, CPA.
• Understanding of CPT/HCPCS codes, payer regulations and payer reimbursement.
• Data Visualization experience utilizing Power BI.
• Working knowledge of Epic HB Resolute and PB Resolute.
• Working knowledge of Epic Slicer Dicer.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Works with various departments/service lines to ensure appropriate charge capture and charge reconciliation is completed daily.
• Monitors Epic Revenue Integrity Dashboard(s), Epic Charge Router Work Queues and Epic Charge Review Work Queues and works with department/service line staff/management to ensure timely posting of revenue.
• Review patient records and assist with account corrections, charge reconciliation based on clinical documentation.
• Understand and document the Epic charge capture and reconciliation procedures for each department/service line in compliance with the organization's Charge Capture Reconciliation Policy.
• Works with departments/service lines to manage open encounters and processes corrections as necessary and communicates findings with appropriate departments/service lines.
• Expected to identify, quantify impact, and participate in the resolution of any potential or actual revenue/charge related issues.
• Serve as primary contact and subject matter expert on charge related workflows.
• Works closely with the Charge Master Committee to ensure hospital and physician charge capture mechanisms are set up appropriately.
•  Advise Service Line Leaders and their staff on proper usage of charge codes.
•  Identify opportunities for capturing additional revenue in accordance with payer guidelines. 
•  Review all charging related information system change requests for accuracy and appropriateness; approve additions, deletions and modifications to charges while maintaining open communication with relevant stakeholders regarding requested changes.
• Develop and deploy standardized reporting, dashboards and charge reconciliation tools for departments/service lines that are meaningful to the end user.
• Provide ongoing education/feedback to each department/service line and charge capture new hires.
• Independently performs audit projects at all levels of complexity.  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion
Frequent Physical Activity: Hearing, Sitting, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity: Reaching, Standing, Stooping
Benefits Eligible: Yes

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