Medical Insurance Specialist - Neuroscience Center (Job ID #147733)

Required Qualifications

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1.Any one or any combination that equals two (2) years (24 months), from the categories below: A.experience comparable to that gained as a Medical Insurance Associate level or in other positions of comparable responsibility within the health insurance area
B.college credit for course work in insurance/benefits administration, human resource management, health information management, finance, accounting or closely related fields such as business administration and/or business management ?30 semester hours equals 6 months

•  60 semester hours equals 1 year (12 months)
•  90 semester hours equals 2 years (24 months)
•  120 semester hours or higher equals 3 years (36 months)

 Note: the following medical billing certifications satisfy (6) months of the above requirement: Certified Professional Coder (CPC); Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT); Certified Coding Specialist (CCS); Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA); National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

 1.Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
2.English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
3.Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
4.Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
5.Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
6.Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
7.Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
8.Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
9.Self-Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
10.Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
11.Concern for Others - Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
12.Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
13.Interacting with Computers - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
14.Mathematics - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, decimals and percentages.
15.Complex understanding of hospital or physician billing.

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please complete an online application by clicking the Apply for Position button below.

Please upload all valid certifications and transcripts within the document section of your online application. Documentation of high school completion (official transcripts, copy of diploma or GED certificate) may be required in order to be eligible for this position within the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System. Please have these documents available in the event they are requested.

All civil service positions require an exam. You will be required to show up in person for the exam. If you are selected as a qualified applicant, you will be contacted and provided with details regarding the exam.

When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e. resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.

If a degree or college coursework is required, you must provide official transcripts.

Transcripts/Licenses/Certifications MUST be uploaded electronically to your online application through the "Documents" page on the Civil Service Employment Application (page 4). Be sure to select the appropriate document type before uploading the document.

If your educational institution provides electronic transcripts, please have them sent to [email protected]

If your educational institution doesn’t provide electronic transcripts, they must mail the transcripts to:

University of Illinois at Chicago
Recruitment and Staffing
Human Resources Building Room 109
715 S. Wood Street M/C 862
Chicago IL 60612
Attn: HD7947 - Medical Insurance Specialist - KB 

If an application and all applicable forms, transcripts, and supporting documents are not submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered for this position and will be denied. 

For fullest consideration, the above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than Saturday, July 31, 2021. 

We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago. 

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.