Billing Specialist, Sr

University of Utah, United States

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Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH
Job Type: FullTime
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Billing Specialist, Sr
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Announcement
Open Date 09/08/2021
Requisition Number PRN27590B
Job Title Billing Specialist, Sr
Working Title Billing Specialist, Sr
Job Grade D
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
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 to 24.85
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
This position is responsible for following patient accounts through the entire billing process from eligibility to completion of payment process. Providing 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 not responsible for providing care to patients.
This position is considered Category IIA: Not required on campus and has the ability to telework remotely for the duration of the University of Utah’s response to COVID-19. An employee hired into this role will be responsible for providing space, telephone, printing, networking and/or internet capabilities at the telecommute location and agree to the terms of the University of Utah campus and Health Academics COVID-19 Telecommuting Agreement. 
This position will work onsite initially; may be eligible to work from home after 6 months of employment. 
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
1. Reduces age trial balances by contacting patient for collection or sending secondary claims.
2. Monitor charges/revenue for accuracy and timeliness.
3. Provides customer service to patients by educating them on insurance policies, billing procedures and coding issues.
4. May contact patients and insurance companies for payment requests, overdue payments, denied claims and arranges payment plans.
5. May contact insurance companies for explanation of benefits, pre-authorizations and to resolve claim issues.
6. Coordinates and resolves denials including the appeals process.
7. Processes changes in systems to support accurate and efficient billing processes.
8. May provide training to others on billing procedures and practices.
Problem Solving
Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above. Demonstrated knowledge to calculate expected reimbursement based on contract term. Demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills. Demonstrated knowledge of entire billing process. Demonstrated computer skills. Working knowledge of insurance denials and appeals.
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
 
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 or equivalency 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)
135 Park Building
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] 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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • * How many years of medical billing experience or equivalency do you have (1 year of education is equivalent to every two years of experience)?
    • Less than 1 year
    • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
    • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
    • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
    • 4 years of more

    • Applicant Documents
    Required Documents Optional Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
  • Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission

    • University Human Resource Management
    250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
    Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: [email protected]

     


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