Licensed Vocational Nurse II Per Diem - Patient Accounting-Billing Department at County of Riverside in Moreno Valley, California

Job Description:

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 conduct chart audits, 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. The most competitive candidates will have experience reviewing discharges not final billed (DNFB) accounts, examining patients records that have been discharged from a healthcare facility but haven't yet had a final bill generated.

Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates must have at least one year of reviewing discharged not filled billed accounts.
Experience in auditing charts and charges, review charges for accuracy
Previous experience in 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 within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for vocational nursing; medical terminology, acute care procedures and equipment; medication administration.

Ability to: Skillfully perform the full range of vocational nursing duties and responsibilities per the Nurse Practice Act; learn and follow policies and procedures; establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, mid-level providers, registered nurses, patients and co-workers; complete and maintain reports and patient records; make observations of situations accurately and report them so effective action can be taken according to rules of documentation and policies and procedures.

Other Requirements:
License : Possession of a valid California Vocational Nurse's License issued by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners.

Certification : Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association for professional healthcare providers.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required for this position.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Riverside Univeristy Health System - Medical Center may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

Application Period
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.

Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application

Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Lisette Jimenez via email at lijimenez@rivco.org .

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .

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Per Diem employees participate in the 401(a) Temporary and Part-Time Employees' Retirement Plan and are required to contribute 3.75% of salary to the pension plan. The County contributes a matching amount.