Position Summary
This position is responsible for accurate coding, charging, and reconciliation of charges for all procedures performed in the Cardiac Cath/EP labs. Verification of procedural reports by the physicians, editing/preparation of Sensis procedure reports. Responsible for inventory control: ordering and stocking consignment and non-consignment; analyze and evaluate usage; maintain par levels; participate in vendor contracts; meet with sales representatives and initiate cost negotiations; track special buys, tier level prices, and rebates; count inventory and reconcile as mandated; track product exchanges and credits.
Primary Duties
- Works with cath lab transporter to stock central supply items daily.
- Collects procedure charge sheets throughout day and verifies procedure and supply charges on Sensis against charge sheet and exports billing.
- Completes daily cath lab statistical report.
- Places order daily to replace used inventory.
- Maintains inventory consignment par levels, suggests adjustments as needed.
- Maintains in-date products, exchanging prior to expiration.
- Counts consignment and non-consignment inventory and reconciles as mandated.
- Tracks product usage and maintains products with current activity.
- Tracks products with rebates, special tier pricing, bulk purchases.
- Tracks savings and potential savings related to cath lab inventory.
- Works with sales representatives including initiating cost negotiations for new items, exchanging expired items, replacing faulty or failure-to-cross items.
- Responsible for assessing and maintaining department supplies. Assures that equipment and supplies pertaining to responsibilities are available and in operating condition.
- Communicates changes with physicians and staff regarding inventory. Accurately codes, charges and reconciles charges for all procedures performed in the Cardiac Cath lab and Electrophysiology lab
- Verifies physicians procedural report is complete and editing / preparation of Sensis procedure reports
- Assists Director designee with staff education of products and procedures
- Keeps abreast of Medicare coding changes and implements as needed
- Maintains intimate knowledge of Sensis with a constant updating of supplies, staff, and procedures.
- Participates in cases, if the work load dictates, and stays proficient in the clinical role
- Directly consults with the cardiologists regarding their desire/needs while working with the current equipment/software in planning for future needs while keeping in mind the economic impact of needs; doing that in the most economical fashion possible.
- Trouble-shoots for Seimens Artis and Sensis equipment.
- Constantly interacts with cardiologists, Director, and staff is a necessity, and to assist with any projects as they present themselves
Qualifications/Specifications:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited program of nursing or CVT required. BSN preferred.
- Licensure/Certification: Current state Registered Nurse license or licensure from a state within the Nursing Compact required, or licensed as a CVT. ACDIS certification preferred (CCDS).
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in an acute or intensive care setting required. Knowledge of DRG system, ICD-10, Medicare Part A (for the hospital) and Medicare Part B billing and CPT coding (for the clinic) preferred.