Finance and Billing Specialist

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Finance and Billing Specialist - 23236 
University Staff 

Description

 

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

College of Nursing

Official Title: Finance and Accounting Professional (Intermediate)

Position Title: Finance and Billing Specialist

Position location: Sheridan Health Services – Southwest Denver

Position #00745352 Requisition #23236

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

Exemptions vary by campus location/department.

Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

  • Anschutz Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The College of Nursing has an opening for full-time (1.0 FTE) Finance and Billing Specialist position within its federally qualified community health center, Sheridan Health Services (SHS), located in southwest Denver, CO (zip code: 80236).

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges, and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.  Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here .

Jobs in this career family provide the accounting and financial activities for the University.  Functions include general accounting, budget, financial analysis and audit, tax and reporting, accounts payable and receivables, government cost reimbursement, contract administration, cashiering, cash management/ banking, investments, treasury and travel audit.

Professionals at the intermediate level are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field. At the intermediate level, duties may be more limited in scope and are performed with guidance and direction from other professionals.

Nature of Work:

The University of Colorado, College of Nursing, is seeking a Billing and Data Specialist for a full-time (1.0 FTE) position with the University Of Colorado College Of Nursing at its Sheridan Health Services clinics, in Denver, CO 80236. This position is a professional/exempt staff position within the university system. This position will be primarily responsible for working with claim balances; reviewing superbills before submitted for payment; reconciling and making weekly clinic deposits; assisting with accounts receivable management; and data collection and reporting for clinical and financial performance monitoring.

The following description of work performed is intended to describe the general nature and level of work. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed. The clinical practice identifies site-specific position responsibilities.

Clinic Description:

Sheridan Health Services is a multi-site, nurse-managed federally qualified community health center, funded through the Health Resources and Services Administration Bureau of Primary Healthcare; and is a collaborative effort between the College of Nursing and the Sheridan School District. There are now ~45 employees at two convenient locations to serve community health needs primarily for residents of Arapahoe, Denver and Jefferson counties.  A Youth Health Clinic is located in the Sheridan School District Administration building. The Family Health Clinic is located in southwest Denver on the Fort Logan campus and provides services to adults and children, 65% of whom identify at Latinx, and 42% of whom are best served in another language, with Spanish being the predominant second language.  Services offered include primary care across the lifespan; prenatal and postpartum, gynecology, dentistry, pharmacy, behavioral health, and outpatient substance abuse treatment.  Sheridan Health Services is a Patient-Centered Medical Home, and as such we uphold a model of care that places the patient at the center, incorporating the values and beliefs of the patient in all decision-making. We extend the reach of the clinic through public health outreach where nursing students provide community outreach, health education, and home visitation services.  https://nursing.cuanschutz.edu/patient-care/sheridan-health-services

Supervision Received:

Work is performed under the general direction and authority of the Sheridan Health Services Finance Manager.

Supervision Exercised:

None

Examples of Work Performed:

  • Evaluates daily work performed by clinic receptionists to assure accurate insurance/payment data is input at both time of check-in and check-out.
  • Assists with issuing daily change banks to receptionists, makes change when needed, and keeps all change banks reconciled.
  • Assists with collecting change banks and daily deposit funds/reports at end of day from receptionists.
  • Reviews and reconciles daily deposit report to entries in daily batch submittals.
  • Prepares daily deposit funds for scheduled deposits to the bank, and performs the deposit functions.
  • Reviews claim denials and adjustments in order to make corrections for resubmission.
  • Reviews claim denials to make corrections for resubmission.
  • Assists with clinic collection efforts, whether by mail or phone.
  • Extract data from the electronic health record system for requests from designated clinic staff for clinical, financial, and grant needs.
  • Prepare reports for clinical or claims management performance assessments or analysis.
  • Works flexible or extended hours where necessary.
  • Creates purchase orders for the clinic, submits invoices for payment, works with vendors to correct any invoicing errors. 
  • Maintain and reconcile procurement card transactions for clinical purchases
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $44,325 - $51,860 per year.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range ) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Optional: This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Diversity and Equity:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] ​.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

 

Qualifications

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, business administration, or a closely related field.
  • One (1) year of experience in a medical billing environment        

Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis, but not for the specific required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with federally qualified health center claims processing
  • One (1) year of experience working with an electronic health record
  • Experience with public and private insurance contracts
  • Experience utlizing bilingual skills (Spanish/English) at a conversation level in a professional setting.

Competencies:

  • Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees throughout the workplace
  • Outstanding customer service skills
  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality within regulatory guidelines including but not limited to HIPAA and 42 CFR part2
  • Exemplary organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively
  • Solid PC and application skills required, particularly with Excel.
  • Ability to handle high volume of work with speed and accuracy.
  • Ability to understand and apply insurance contract language to claims billing.
  • Knowledge of public and private insurance contracts, particularly with Medicare and Colorado Medicaid.

Conditions of Employment:

  • Must be willing and able to work in normal patient care environment with some exposure to biological hazards and infectious diseases.
  • Must be willing and able to pass a sex offender background check.
  • Must be willing and able extended hours shifts and on weekends on an infrequent, as-needed basis
 
  
Special Instructions to Applicants: Required Application Materials: To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach: 1. A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications 2. A current CV/resume 3. List of three to five professional references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)     Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Application Materials Instructions: Application Materials Instructions: Application Deadline: Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified.   
Job Category
: Finance and Accounting 
Primary Location
: Aurora 
Department: U0001 -- DENVER & ANSCHUTZ MED CAMPUS - 20468 - CON-DEAN ADMINISTRATION 
Schedule
: Full-time 
Posting Date
: Dec 8, 2021 
Unposting Date
: Ongoing 
Posting Contact Name: College of Nursing HR 
Posting Contact Email: [email protected] 
Position Number: 00745352

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