The Service Line Specialist serves as the key liaison and subject matter expert for assigned service line areas regarding all aspects of charge capture/charge description master processes. This position also has a broad understanding of all areas of the revenue cycle; including Patient Financial Services (PFS), Health Information Management (HIM), and Reimbursement Services. This position will lead, support, and coordinate ongoing charge capture improvement initiatives for assigned service line areas; including charge reconciliation activities, new service implementation, and identification of revenue management opportunities. The Service Line Specialist will coordinate all Revenue Integrity activities on behalf of assigned service line areas; department charge capture education, charge audit activities, charge description master management, and monitoring of charge capture-related metrics.

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Please note: The compensation ranges listed online for roles not covered by a bargaining unit agreement are very wide, however a job offer will typically fall in the range of 80% - 120% of the established mid-point. An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.

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The Revenue Management Department takes a multidisciplinary approach in the revenue cycle to aid in properly capturing charges and ensures accurate billing for clinical services rendered to patients across the enterprise. The department incorporates compliance and privacy practices, leverages automation and technology, and applies effective processes and internal controls that continually result in root cause correction and process improvements.

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience or training.
• Three or more years of experience in clinical charge capture, charge description master, coding, government/third-party reimbursement, or similar healthcare experience
• Thorough knowledge of the practices, procedures, and concepts of the healthcare revenue cycle, specifically revenue integrity, and it's component operations, including billing, coding, collections, charge capture, contractual adjustments, third-party reimbursements, and compliance.
• Experience in managing and/or developing charge description master or charge capture processes, policies, and/or procedures.
• Knowledgeable in the use and application of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), and Revenue codes.
• Thorough understanding of the issues, processes, reporting instruments, metrics, analytics, and other tools and techniques involved with measuring and analyzing the revenue cycle.
• Detail-oriented, with proven ability to effectively manage time, see tasks and projects through to completion, organize competing priorities, and effectively address complex, urgent issues as they arise.
• Strong skills in report development, dashboard design, and various software tools specific to healthcare revenue cycle management. Skills in a common database, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
• Strong communications skills, with the ability to interpret and convey complex clinical finance information in a clear, concise manner. Ability to prepare compelling and informative reports and presentations.

Master’s degree in a related area

Licenses (preferred): Clinical License (Nurse, Technician, etc.)

Certifications (preferred):

• Coding (e.g. RHIA, CCS, etc.).
• Epic

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Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

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Health

007589 REVENUE CYCLE HC ANL 3

Financial

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Career

100%

Emeryville, CA, Flexible (combination of onsite and remote work)

Days

8 Hours