Texas A&M University Hiring for Clinical Coding Specialist Job at College Station, TX Full Time

Job Title

Clinical Coding Specialist

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Student Health Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

$14.53 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

Who we are

Student Health Services is an accredited ambulatory health center that promotes and maintains the health of Aggies at Texas A&M University. Through education, disease and injury prevention, and primary and ancillary medical services, Student Health Services has dedicated staff who provide exceptional care for Aggies to be successful and healthy at Texas A&M University. To learn more about us, please visit our website: https://shs.tamu.edu

What we want

This is a part-time, temporary/casual position. The Clinical Coding Specialist I is responsible for medical billing and coding processes to ensure maximum reimbursement for services provided. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) as stated above. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Cover Letter/Resume’ A cover letter and resume’ are strongly recommended. You may upload these on the application under CV/Resume.

COVID-19 information: Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website . For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website .

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three years of experience in medical billing and coding

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical billing procedures, insurance payments, and explanation of benefits (EOBs)
• Knowledge of insurance guidelines including Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer requirements
• Knowledge of HIPAA/FERPA, and other health information management guidelines
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines
• Understanding of compliance requirements for medical services documentation to support billing and appealing claims
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Proficient in using electronic medical records (EMR) applications
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Time management and prioritization skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Critical thinking skills
• This is a security-sensitive position. The individual in this position is required to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by HIPAA regulations. The individual is required to handle PHI in accordance with the A&M System policy and is further required to complete HIPAA training as a condition of employment, within a reasonable timeframe after the individual’s employment, and on an as-needed basis thereafter.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Ability to obtain Certified Professional Coder (AAPC) license within six months of employment
• Timely license renewal is required for continued employment

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Texas A&M systems AggieBuy, and Payments
• Proficiency with Point and Click EMR system

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified Professional Coder (AAPC) license
• Timely license renewal is required for continued employment

Responsibilities:

• Medical Coding and Billing – Reviews patient charts and documentation for accuracy and completeness. Follows up with providers when code assignments and/or documentation is insufficient or unclear. Answers routine questions from medical staff regarding coding requirements. Prepares and submits claims using billing software. Researches and appeals denied claims to ensure maximum reimbursement. Monitors accounts receivable report and follows-up with insurance companies on pending claims. Answers routine inquiries from insurance companies and patients regarding billing, accounting, and collections processes. Provides input and assists in developing policies, procedures, and guidelines for medical billing and coding.

• Payment Posting – Assists in posting and processing of insurance payment and non-payment explanation of benefits. Provides relevant training for student workers.

• General Business Services – Greets and assists patients and visitors in Patient Services and the Business Office. Answers incoming phone calls and gathers information to route calls appropriately. Responds to inquiries from patients regarding service charges, eligibility, new student requirements, etc. in person, by phone, and email. Explains, applies, and communicates information regarding the department’s financial policies and procedures. Serves as back up approver for daily cashier reconciliation and processing deposits in iPayments. Assists Business Office staff in purchasing/accounts payable activities to include entering/reviewing requisitions and invoices and processing receiving in AggieBuy. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants : Applications received by Texas A&M University and TAMHSC, must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.