Laboratory Billing Coordinator - Lab (Full Time) - 7010

St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a full time Laboratory Billing Coordinator who, under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager, Shift Supervisor or authorized designee, and pursuant to Federal Regulations, clinical oversight by the Medical Director or appointed Pathologist, performs a variety of duties, including but not limited to planning, coordinating and implementing compliance reviews of documentation and charge capture/charge reconciliation activities for the Laboratory Department. The Coordinator also reviews bulletins and monitors publications for coding and billing updates, and provides appropriate summaries, analyses, and reports on issues as well as provides ongoing education to clerical staff.  He or She will serve as a liaison between the Laboratory Department, Billing Office, and Health Information Management. Other duties may include performing routine clerical functions, computer entry of physician orders, screens phone calls for test information, data entry and retrieval of patient's results and messages, helps support  the Laboratory computer system to ensure efficient operation of the Laboratory work flow. 

EDUCATION: 

1. High School diploma or equivalent and/or graduate of a Junior College/Technical school.
2. Currently licensed as a Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services (WVDHHR)
3. Has successfully completed a certification exam from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent licensing board.
4. Completion of certification is required within 6 months of employment, if not previously obtained.
5. Both State and National certifications must remain current and up to date where applicable

Note:  2 & 5 are preferred

Note: B-E are preferred

EXPERIENCE: 

Minimum of 2 to 5 years of position related experience. CPC – coding registry preferred

SKILLS: 

Strong communication and computer skills, customer service oriented.