Details

　　Open Date 01/16/2024

　　Requisition Number PRN37443B

　　Job Title Billing Specialist

　　Working Title Billing Specialist

　　Job Grade C

　　FLSA Code Nonexempt

　　Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

　　Standard Hours per Week 40

　　Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

　　Shift Day

　　Work Schedule Summary

　　Monday – Friday

　　VP Area U of U Health - Academics

　　Department 01455 - Dermatology Clinical Hpp

　　Location Other

　　City Salt Lake City, UT

　　Type of Recruitment External Posting

　　Pay Rate Range 15.19 - 23.86

　　Close Date

　　Open Until Filled Yes

　　Job Summary

　　Follows patient accounts through the entire billing process from eligibility to completion of payment process. Provides medical billing and collection processes by verifying eligibility and benefits, obtaining pre-authorizations, entering medical codes, requesting payments and resolving account issues.

　　This position is onsite during training. After training is complete, employees in this position are eligible to work from home/remotely.

　　Responsibilities

　　1. Contacts patients and insurance companies for payments requests, overdue payments, denied claims and arranges payment plans.

　　2. Enters medical codes from patient charts for visits or procedures and ensures compliance and correct coding practices.

　　3. Contacts insurance companies for explanation of benefits, pre-authorizations and to resolve claim issues.

　　4. Produces reports to reduce age trial balances by contacting patient for collection or sending secondary claims.

　　5. Provides customer service to patients by educating them on insurance policies, billing procedures and coding issues.

　　6. Calls patients and insurance companies to follow-up with account information.

　　7. May provide training to others on billing procedures and practices.

　　Problem Solving

　　The Billing Specialist directly affects the unit or clinic profitability by following up for payment and accurately coding visits and procedures. This position has the authority to negotiate payment settlements for patients or with insurance companies and authorize patient discounts within the policy and procedure guidelines.

　　The incumbent resolves issues with insurance companies regarding incorrect registration information, claims processing, contract reimbursement amounts and coding issues.

　　Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

　　Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

　　Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

　　Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

　　Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

　　Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Three years medical billing experience and one year of coding experience using ICD -10-CM or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Thorough knowledge of entire billing process, demonstrated computer skills, human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

　　Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

　　Preferences

　　Type Benefited Staff

　　Special Instructions Summary

　　Additional Information

　　The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

　　Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

　　The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

　　To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

　　Director/ Title IX Coordinator

　　Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)

　　383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite

　　Salt Lake City, UT 84112

　　801-581-8365

　　[email protected]

　　Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

　　For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

　　To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected] (%[email protected]) or call 801-581-2300.

　　The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

　　This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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