Charge Entry Specialist

Charge Entry Specialist – William Newton Hospital

Shift: Day / Night (as required).
Location: William Newton Hospital, Arkansas City, KS.

Responsible for daily charge‑entry production for Hospital Observation Unit, Emergency Department, Outpatient Injections/Infusions and ambulatory care.

• Generate list of daily patients to identify observation, outpatient and emergency room accounts to assign charges.
• Review each record to appropriately apply CPT and NCCI guidelines when adding charges to accounts.
• Educate departments on documentation requirements to improve charging accuracy.
• Review records and post charges in a timely basis.
• Understand medical record documentation including IV infusions, pushes, and injections.
• Assist Business Office in identifying and resolving missing charges on observation, outpatient and emergency room accounts.
• Record Observation and ambulatory post‑surgical times to log for Finance for Cost reporting purposes.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of patient information.
• Maintain a good working relationship within the Department and other departments.
• Willing to accept additional assignments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of computer system.

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual educational requirements (mandatory online testing).
• Maintains regulatory requirements including all state, federal and CMS regulations.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; minimal absenteeism (no more than 5 occurrences within a review year).
• Consistently completes and maintains assigned duties.
• Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized time system correctly.
• Attends Hospital and Department services as scheduled.
• Attends staff meetings; reads and returns all staff meeting minutes.
• Maintains Hospital requirements, policies and standards on patient confidentiality at all times.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Communicates the mission, vision, core values, ethics and goals of the Hospital, as well as the mission statement of the Department.
• Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff.
• Actively participates in the department’s CQI activities.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety and infection control.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Answers telephone in a polite manner by the second ring.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Valid LPN, CNA, MA or Coder is preferred.

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Additional languages preferred.

• Good computer skills.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and medical terminology.

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Job Function: Other
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

William Newton Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other protected characteristic.