Cerner Patient Accounting

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The Cerner Patient Accounting specialist will serve as a subject matter expert in revenue cycle workflows, payer-specific billing logic, and financial configurations within the Oracle Health Cerner platform. This role focuses on evaluating and optimizing the system-not executing billing tasks directly-and is especially attuned to the complexities of billing and insurance within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) environment. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the VA patient population, including eligibility nuances, third-party insurance coordination, and government-specific reimbursement models. They will help identify gaps, recommend system and workflow improvements, and ensure Veterans receive the timely and accurate processing of their care-related financial transactions. Applicants must have exceptionally strong communication skills and thrive in an environment of leading discussions and meetings with executive-level stakeholders.

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE VA AND/OR DOD EXPERIENCE

Type of Employment: Full-Time

Work Location/Travel: Expected 50% travel required; applicants must be free from travel restrictions to accommodate evolving needs of the client.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $112,000 base salary, depending on experience and location. Competitive salary/pay, potential for bonus. There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is highly competitive but dependent upon employment type (1099, contract, W2).

Role Reports to: Hiring Manager

Direct Reports: This role has no direct reports

• Serve as a subject matter expert on Cerner Patient Accounting, revenue cycle workflows, and billing configuration.
• Evaluate current-state charge capture, claims submission, and remittance workflows to identify gaps or inefficiencies.
• Assess and triage open change requests and issues, and apply industry knowledge and expertise of Cerner functionality to resolve the tickets.
• Collaborate with revenue integrity, HIM, and patient access teams to streamline end-to-end financial processes.
• Analyze denial trends, system configurations, and contract setup logic to identify actionable system changes.
• Support financial reporting accuracy by ensuring billing data flows are aligned with payer requirements and regulatory standards.
• Partner with technical teams to maintain synchronization of billing rules, charge masters, and work queues.
• Document and communicate optimization opportunities, risk areas, and long-term sustainability recommendations.
• Provide at-the-elbow support and learning.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and present in the most polished and professional manner.

• Expertise in Cerner Patient Accounting module, including claims generation, contract management, and posting workflows.
• Knowledge of CMS billing regulations, payer rules, and denial resolution processes.
• Ability to work across clinical and financial domains to support compliant revenue cycle workflows.
• Experience with reconciliation of clinical documentation and billing data integrity.
• Familiarity with VA/DoD reimbursement models and integrated financial system dependencies.

* Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Finance, Health Informatics, or related field required.

* Cerner Patient Accounting or HIM certification preferred.

* Minimum of 5 years of experience working with Cerner Patient Accounting or similar EHR financial modules.

* Required experience supporting VA and/or DoD Cerner deployments.

* Experience in financial configuration, charge capture, and claims workflows across inpatient and ambulatory settings.

* Proficiency with Cerner Patient Accounting build tools, charge masters, and billing work queues.

* Familiarity with payer contracts, remittance configuration, and financial reporting interfaces.

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration platforms like SharePoint and Teams.

All applicants must be US citizens and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Edera participates in the E-Verify program. Edera is a drug-free workplace.

Edera is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Edera prohibits discrimination against individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.