Charge Master Analyst

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Type of Position:
Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

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

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Department:
FIN | CORE RI Revenue Integrity CDM

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Charge Master Analyst is a technical expert relative to the Charge Description Master (CDM), ensuring that the charging practices are current, compliant and accurate to capture appropriate revenue on an ongoing basis. This position partners with the Revenue Integrity Manager and leads the Charge Master Committee to meet compliance, pricing, and reimbursement regulations as well as facilitate formal review of all CDM additions, changes, and deletions.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Health Administration or related field plus four (4) years of experience working in hospital/physician revenue cycle OR Associate's degree in Business, Accounting, Health Administration or related field plus six (6) years of experience working in hospital/physician revenue cycle, at least two of those years must be working directly with the charge description master OR High School diploma/GED with eight (8) years of experience working in hospital/physician revenue cycle, at least two of those years must be working directly with the charge description master
• Experience in Microsoft programs with intermediate proficiency: Outlook, Word, Excel and Access
• Ability to pay close attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Must possess critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPC Certification

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Maintains the charge master in accordance with the organization’s Charge Description Master Policy by incorporating new charges/services identified by departments, third-party changes, special requirements, coding updates and applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
•  Maintains an audit trail of charge master changes, communicates these changes to the departments that will be impacted.
• Evaluates departmental CDM requests to ensure that all additions, changes, and deletions are consistent with proper change and coding practices.
•  Serves as the liaison with Epic IT staff to ensure changes are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
•  Serves as the principal point of contact for charging issues.
•  Leads twice weekly conference calls with Charge Master Committee to approve new procedures.
• Responsible for coordinating the monthly Charge Master Committee meeting. This involves formulating an agenda and completing the meeting minutes.
• Responsible for maintaining and merging Epic CDM data into the Craneware Chargemaster Toolkit product (3 party software).
•  Responsible for maintaining and updating an Access database of the Epic CDM information each month.
•  Reports Epic charge-related issues for resolution.
•  Must understand the Epic charging workflows for each clinical department in order to effectively audit and troubleshoot charging issues.
•  Conducts reviews of charging workflows to identify and optimize charging.
•  Works closely with clinical departments, hospital and Physician billing, corporate compliance, health information management/coding, managed care contracting and information technology.
•  Reviews and summarizes Medicare, Medicaid and Payer notifications.
•  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 [email protected]  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:
Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Stooping

Occasional Physical Activity:
Standing, Walking

Benefits Eligible:
Yes