Lead Perioperative Biller

CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-focused hospital, along with an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work-Certified company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace.

CentraState Medical Center is currently seeking a Lead Perioperative Biller to support Perioperative Administrative Services. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely review of charges related to surgical services.

Work schedule is Mon-Fri 9:30am-5:30pm.

Provides administrative support for the Department of Surgery and Perioperative Areas by assisting in department functions, special projects, and business meetings.
• Assists in the creation and maintenance of a variety of Perioperative data collection processes. Customizes reports as requested. Prepares reports as requested by Perioperative leadership and Surgery Department physicians.
• Oversees clerical support staff, reviews scheduled cases with special needs for approved implants, participates in hiring of Clerical support staff team, prepares schedule and approves PTO. Insures for accurate entry of charges and post case data. Ensures non-cat/misc. charges are completed in a timely manner. Maintains PMM database. Ensures the CDM has CS inventory. Works collaboratively with PFS to ensure proper billing/charging records. Maintains account work queues. Compliant with all CS/AHS charging guidelines.
• Attends Value Analysis weekly meetings, provides follow up to requesting surgeon of status of request. Verifies with Finance and Materials Management that approved items are imported into EPIC and properly assigned charge codes. Reviews related cases to insure charges are documented and billed.
• Participates in preparation of clerical support staff yearly evaluations.
• Demonstrates financial and budgetary compliance. Utilizes variety of AHS software applications to maintain databases and audit effectively. Troubleshoots application issues and facilitates timely repairs.
• Acts as a liaison for Perioperative staff, physicians, and hospital staff. Effectively communicates with passion/pride. Acts as an innovative resource and exceeds customer needs. Seeks out to develop knowledge base on upcoming business strategies.
• As part of the annual evaluation process, submits a list of year end accomplishments as well as goals that are reviewed and mutually agreed upon for the coming year.
• Maintains personal/professional growth through organization's OD classes, in-service education, conferences, and literature. Must attend required number of mandatory meetings.
• Performs other tasks which may be required: assignments that meet the needs of the department.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree in business or medical coding preferred.
• At least two years of experience with charging, billing and/or finance required.
• At least 2 years of previous experience in a lead role.
• RHIT Certification preferred.
• Must be proficient with API, Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word. Knowledge of ChartMaxx, EPIC, POU, and have a basic knowledge of Crystal.
  
• Ability to read, write and speak English required.

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.

CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified Company by Great Place to Work for four consecutive years.

Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.

Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility

Compensation Range: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training. As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range.

Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.

The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS' policy at the time of posting. Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.

CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.