CHARGE ENTRY SPECIALIST
UHS
Summary
The Charge Entry Specialist is responsible for entering patient demographics, insurance information and professional charges into the health information system for services rendered by IPM and BH providers.
Job description
Ensures that all information entered into the health information system is precise and accurate. Effectively reconciles charges and payments. Resolves rejections and denials that relate to demographic registration, insurance registration, authorizations/referrals, and charge capture.
Qualifications
- High School Graduate/GED required.
- Technical School/2 Years College/Associates Degree preferred.
- Minimum of one year of experience required either working in data entry or a healthcare environment.
- Experience in healthcare billing preferred.
- Healthcare (professional) experience in an office or billing capacity; knowledge of CPT/ICD-10 and insurances, claim submission requirements preferred but not necessary.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong computer literacy skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to handle data entry accurately in a high-paced environment.
- Ability to reconcile data and identify discrepancies.
- Research, and problem-solving ability.
- Results oriented with a proven track record of accomplishing tasks within a high-performing team environment.
Requirements
- High School Graduate/GED required.
- Technical School/2 Years College/Associates Degree preferred.
- Minimum of one year of experience required either working in data entry or a healthcare environment.
- Experience in healthcare billing preferred.
- Healthcare (professional) experience in an office or billing capacity; knowledge of CPT/ICD-10 and insurances, claim submission requirements preferred but not necessary.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong computer literacy skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to handle data entry accurately in a high-paced environment.
- Ability to reconcile data and identify discrepancies.
- Research, and problem-solving ability.
- Results oriented with a proven track record of accomplishing tasks within a high-performing team environment.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Career Development Opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.