Office Coordinator

As our Office Coordinator at CHI St. Alexius Health Williston, you will provides assistance to the manager/leadership team, preserving the confidential nature of items of which he/she has knowledge.  This person requires an extensive knowledge of Medical Billing including concepts, practices and regulations.

• Supervises/assists the billing operations and activities, to effectively manage the billing functions assisting with compliance and established guidelines and to ensure timely and accurate billing activities.

• Coordinates coding operations and activities, to effectively manage coding functions and compliance with established guidelines and ensure timely and accurate coding activities.

• Conducts a thorough review of the medical records, and ensures the most appropriate billing practices are used. Works closely with staff in regards to error corrections and continuing education. Resolves complex patient billing inquiries and problems; analyze patient accounts, to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.

• Coordinates payor information and set up with the facility clearinghouse vendors to electronically process claims and accept electronic fund transfers.

• Responsible for all payor audits to avoid negative impacts on the bottom line and ensure a positive revenue cycle for the facility and prepares necessary reports and communicates results of audits to management, clinicians, and committees as appropriate.
• Acts as a mentor and leader to staff, monitors and prioritizes work flow, and provides effective training  and guidance for continued compliance.
• Assist with the quarterly Board of Directors meetings and preparation of needed documents.
• Assists with Referral Intake as needed and works efficiently to input and update referrals, physician, and facilities.  Also helps to complete work flow tasks as needed.  Assist the manager with the development and implementation of policies, procedures, standards, and initiatives to align with the Joint Commission and regulatory standards.

Education and Experience

• High school graduate or GED upon hire, Required. 
• Two years billing experience, Required.
• Two years office lead or management, Preferred.
• Two years coding experience, Preferred.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.