Licensed Vocational Nurse II Per Diem - Patient Accounting-Billing Department

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside University Health System-Medical Center has an immediate opening for a Licensed Vocational Nurse with the Patient Accounting-Billing Department.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our team in a specialized non-clinical role within the patient accounting and billing department.

The primary responsibility of this position is to audit, review, and ensure the accuracy of patient medical charts and billing records.

This role involves no direct patient care and is ideal for candidates with a strong background in chart auditing, financial analysis, and healthcare billing processes.

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in auditing, billing, and/or coding.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred, however not required
Experience in hospital charge capture
Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and billing software.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail

Work Schedule:
9/80 - with every other Friday off
Hours: 7:00 am to 4:30 pm

Per Diem Benefits and Rates:
- Additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits
- Flexible work schedule
- Holiday Premium Pay (12-14 days a year)
- 3 Paid Sick Days
- Eligible for medical benefits
- Teaching Hospital & Level 2 Trauma Center
- 401(a) plan, contributing 3.75% of salary to the pension plan
- Eligible for education reimbursement/discount

Meet the Team!
To find out more about Riverside University Health System, please visit:
http://www.ruhealth.org

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Audit and review patient medical charts and billing records for accuracy and compliance.

Ensure charges are correctly applied and coded in alignment with medical records andbilling standards.

Supervises the preparation and processing of medical documents submitted in justification for reimbursement for medical services provided to Medicare and Medi-Cal patients.

Supervises and trains in the abstracting and summarizing of medical information from patient charts, discharge summaries, etc.

Works with medical staff to gain their cooperation in completing patients charts and forms; compares medical record documentation with professional standards of care.

Consults with officials of Medi-Cal and Medicare and other insurance agencies to gain approval of revised methods and procedures of medical documentation.

Develops procedures to comply with requirements of the County Professional Standards Review Organization.

provides technical support to medical and nursing staff as well as Hospital audit committees in explaining feasibility of data retrieval from medical records and developing reporting formats.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in a hospital or medical setting, specifically with billing and patient chart auditing is preferred.

Knowledge of: Current principles, techniques and procedures used in vocational nursing withi...