Cerner Expert -Charge Data Master & Laboratory Order Set Management

Location: Remote / On-site (as required)

Job Type: Contract

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Cerner Community Works Expert to oversee the validation of the original chargemaster, creation and modification of Charge Data Master entries, and management of laboratory order sets within Cerner Community Works. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Health Information Management (HIM), medical coding, and the unique billing requirements of rural critical access hospitals. Additionally, this role includes at-the-elbow and help desk training and support to ensure smooth system adoption and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Validate the original chargemaster to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with healthcare regulations.
• Create, modify, and upload Charge Data Master entries within Cerner CommunityWorks, ensuring seamless integration with hospital billing systems.
• Import, modify, and manage laboratory order sets within Cerner CommunityWorks, optimizing workflows for accurate lab test ordering and result documentation.
• Collaborate with HIM professionals, coders, and revenue cycle teams to maintain compliance with CMS regulations and critical access hospital billing requirements.
• Conduct data integrity audits and troubleshoot discrepancies in charge capture, billing workflows, and laboratory order set usage.
• Provide at-the-elbow training and help desk support to hospital staff, assisting with system adoption and troubleshooting.
• Offer guidance on best practices for charge management, laboratory order sets, and billing within Cerner CommunityWorks.
• Stay updated on healthcare coding standards, reimbursement methodologies, and regulatory changes affecting rural hospitals.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience working with Cerner CommunityWorks, specifically in charge management, laboratory order sets, and revenue cycle functions.
• Strong knowledge of HIM principles, medical coding (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS), and critical access hospital billing requirements.
• Familiarity with CMS regulations, Medicare reimbursement, and rural healthcare financial operations.
• Ability to analyze and validate chargemaster and laboratory order set data for accuracy and compliance.
• Experience providing training and support, including at-the-elbow and help desk assistance.
• Skilled and experienced in change management principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively with clinical, financial, and IT teams.
• Bachelors degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• Certification in medical coding (CCS, CPC, or equivalent) is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a dedicated healthcare team focused on improving financial and operational efficiency in rural critical access hospitals.
• Opportunity to shape charge management and laboratory order workflows, ensuring compliance with evolving healthcare regulations.
• Competitive salary and flexible work arrangements.