Job Details Under general supervision and according to established procedures, this position will be responsible for reviewing technical and professional charges related to clinical research. This position will ensure all federal regulations and enterprise policies and procedures are adhered to with respect to billing and coding for clinical research.
Summary Under general supervision and according to established procedures, this position will be responsible for reviewing technical and professional charges related to clinical research. This position will ensure all federal regulations and enterprise policies and procedures are adhered to with respect to billing and coding for clinical research. Job Duties Ensures accurate and timely research billing review of all hospital and professional charges in accordance with the final coverage analysis Consults with clinical research personnel for clarification of clinical data when encountering conflicting or ambiguous information and/or missing documentation Communicates daily to appropriate parties regarding any issues or concerns pertaining to clinical research billing Works with hospital and physician services to perform research billing corrections, as appropriate Serves as initial point of contact regarding clinical research billing inquiries from internal business partners and escalates to supervisor, as appropriate Works with clinical research administrators to process interdepartmental transfers for sponsor-paid, study-related hospital and professional charges Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
High School Diploma/GED 2 years or more of experience in the area of billing and/or coding operations in Healthcare. Experience using Microsoft programs, including Word and Excel. Knowledge of CPT coding, third-party rules and regulations, and medical terminology.
Experience working in electronic medical record systems required. CPC - Certified Professional Coder - American Academy of Professional Coders or CCS - Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association
Associate’s Degree Use of Epic preferred. Additional Qualifications Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
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Work Shift Workday Day Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Thomas Jefferson University Primary Location Address 833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value.
Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.
Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance. For more benefits information, please click here