Charge Entry Specialist (Medical Billing Specialist, Patient Accounts Representative, Revenue Cycle Specialist, Accounts Receivable Specialist)

Overview

At Augusta Health your work matters and so do you. Whether youre delivering direct patient care supporting operations or innovating behind the scenes every role contributes to our mission of promoting wellness and healing through compassionate service. We offer more than just a job we offer a purpose-driven career in a nationally recognized independent health system located in Virginias scenic Shenandoah Valley.

Learn more about career opportunities on our Careers Page .

Our team members thrive in a supportive culture that values collaboration integrity and excellence. With opportunities across clinical and non-clinical areas Augusta Health is a place where your skills make a difference and your growth is a priority.

Why Join Augusta Health

We believe in taking care of the people who care for our community. Thats why Augusta Health offers a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your well-being career development and work-life balance. Whether youre launching your career or bringing in years of experience we provide the tools resources and encouragement to help empower you to reach your full potential personally professionally and financially.

Explore our Benefits current Hiring Incentives and our Taking Care of Us initiative which embraces Belonging Respect Inclusion Diversity Growth and Equity ( B.R.I.D.G.E. ) to see how we invest in our team members and culture.

Total Rewards & Benefits ( may vary by position )

• Comprehensive insurance package including medical dental and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plans and financial wellness support programs
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance
• Career development programs including clinical ladders shared governance and advancement opportunities
• Personalized onboarding with dedicated preceptors and ongoing educational support
• Tuition reimbursement and access to onsite childcare
• Free onsite parking 24/7-armed security for your safety a Health Fitness Reimbursement Program and an onsite credit union and pharmacy
• Competitive pay with shift/weekend differentials
• Employee discounts at the cafeteria gift shop pharmacy and local entertainment venues (i.e. movie tickets)

Full details are available on our Benefits Page .

Job Summary

The Charge Entry Specialist duties include review and acceptance of electronic and manual charges generated by Augusta Medical Group doing so the Charge Entry Specialist will review provider documentation to extract data to accurately review and make corrections where needed to CPT and/or ICD-10CDM codes.

Shift: Day M-F w/ flexibility at month end to meet monthly quarterly and annual deadlines.

This position plays a critical role in supporting Augusta Healths mission and advancing departmental goals through measurable performance indicators and service excellence. This position contributes to a collaborative patient-centered environment and helps drive outcomes aligned with organizational priorities.

Essential Job Duties

• Accurately enter/accept Evaluation and Management level codes for all professional fee services
  within accordance of CPT and CMS guidelines.
• Understand and maintain education on all CPT/ICD-10/HCPCs guidelines including revisions
  deletions and additions to the code sets.
• Make necessary changes to claims to ensure accurate and complete billing of services rendered
  including addition of modifiers correction of place of service codes addition of missing charge
  codes and payer specific billing modifications where necessary.
• Communicate effectively with providers office managers auditors and billing staff.
• Review providers dictation for office and procedural visits as needed.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of 2 4 specialties provided by Augusta Medical Group.
• Other duties as assigned by AMG Coding Manager or Patient Accounting Director.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure/Certification: None
• Experience: One year of physician office experience or related functions.
• Drivers License: N/A
• Eligibility to work in the United States and meet Virginia state employment requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: None
• Licensure/Certification: Certification through AAPC (can be obtained on the job).
• Experience: None
• Prior experience in a hospital healthcare system or related service-oriented environment
• Familiarity with Augusta Healths systems workflows or organizational culture is a plus

Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Participation in continuing education programs per department guidelines is a must
• Knowledge of Microsoft office products required
• Knowledge of hospital and/or practice management EHR systems required
• Knowledge of national correct coding initiatives preferred.
• Understanding clinical documentation and terminology
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to manage deadlines and complete projects on time or ahead of schedule
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and develop alternative solutions
• Ability to work independently or in a group setting

About Augusta Health

Augusta Health is an independent nonprofit mission-driven health system located in Fishersville Virginia in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services including Augusta Medical Centera 255-bed facilityand Augusta Medical Group which operates 40 practice locations and four urgent care centers. Our commitment to excellence innovation and compassionate care makes Augusta Health a leading employer and healthcare provider in the region.

Discover more about our history values and community impact on our About Us Page .

Equal Opportunity Statement

Augusta Health recruits hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age color disability gender identity or expression marital status national or ethnic origin political affiliation race religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation veteran or military discharge status and family medical or genetic information.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in accordance with federal and Virginia state employment laws.

Required Experience:

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