Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Saint Mary's Hospital Lab, Waterbury, CT

Trinity Health Of New England is looking for a Lab Revenue Compliance Specialist to join our team of mission-driven healthcare innovators in our Laboratory Services Department located at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, CT. Our vision is to provide state-of-the-art healthcare to those within our local communities, creating a positive impact for each individual that walks through our doors.

You would be responsible for he day-to-day operation of the laboratory compliance program. Works with the laboratory leadership team to design and implement a laboratory compliance program that assures laboratory practice complies with Federal and State laws, accreditation requirements to include laboratory personnel activities that involve billing, and reports and records surrounding confidentiality.

What you will do:

• Provides education to the laboratory staff, physicians and other clients of Trinity Health of New England Regional Laboratory Services on laboratory compliance with federal, state and organizational requirements.

• Continually assesses potential risk areas and updates the compliance plan, as necessary.

• Collaborates with colleagues across the organization to identify and improve billing processes to enhance revenue.

• Acts a resource to client services and the sales and marketing team.

• Orientations and trainings to include Nursing, Medical Student Orientations and Blood Culture Contamination Report. Sunquest and EPIC BEAKER onboarding orientation for new hires.

• Position Hours:

• 40 hours, Day shift, 8am-4:30pm (M-F)

Minimum Requirements:

• Medical Technologist (ASCP) or BS/ BA degree; Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Health Administration preferred.

• Minimum five (5) years as a Medical Technologist or Hospital Billing experience and three (3) years working in laboratory compliance. Must have knowledge of laboratory compliance and billing including outreach facilities. Requires knowledge of HIPAA, and state and federal privacy regulations. Working knowledge of office/administrative procedures and standard equipment and computer programs (Word, Excel MS Office, LIS, EPIC, Beaker and CoPath).

• ASCP Certification preferred; Certified in Healthcare Compliance and/or Certified in Healthcare Privacy preferred. Combination of education and work experience may be considered.

• In depth knowledge of clinical laboratory operations, medical terminology, laboratory CPT codes and ICD 10 coding. Requires in depth knowledge of laboratory, hospital and skilled nursing facility billing regulations as related to laboratory services. Thorough knowledge of the Office of the Inspector General’s Compliance Program Guidance for Clinical Laboratories and strong understanding of privacy regulations as they relate to laboratory operations.

• Highly analytical with the ability to gather and summarize data for reporting and finding solutions to billing and privacy concerns. Has the initiative to develop and implement new processes for improvement.

• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive/confidential situations and to maintain poise, tact, diplomacy and collaboration. Must be able to communicate with all levels of the organization.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the proven ability to multitask and manage complex projects to minimize risk and enhance revenue.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients in Waterbury, CT and our surrounding communities since 1909. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice what makes us different: the warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the cleanliness of our facilities, and the way we make patients and their families feel that they are truly being cared for - like a member of our family. 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran