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Company Name : University of Utah
Location : Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Position : Billing Specialist

Job Description : Announcement

Details

Open Date

03/15/2022

Requisition Number

PRN29737B

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

As scheduled.

VP Area

U of U Health – Academics

Department

00209 – Univ Medical Billing – Oper

Location

Other

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

18.67-21.63

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Job Summary

REMOTE WORK OPPORTUNITY. This full-time position utilizing your medical billing expertise, with plenty of opportunity for growth. The University is a great place to work with great benefits. The position reviews and analyzes medical claims and billing edits to aid in claim resolution. Pre-AR responsibilities are to ensure that the medical claims are reviewed for possible reimbursement issues and billed out appropriately. The AR responsibilities are to analyze and research medical claims to identify appropriate resolution.

Responsibilities

1. Resolve various medical billing edits within established timelines.

2. Identify trends and issues with insurance denials and billing edits. Verbally communicate the issues and propose solutions to the supervisor by preparing a written summary of departmental issues and concerns.

3. Follow-up (in-bound and out-bound phone calls and e-mail) with University departments and various insurance companies regarding claim submission.

4. Customer Service team is required to be on phones M-F, 9:00a – 4:30p MST.

5. Analyze trend reports to reduce AR by contacting the insurance and escalating payer issues to resolve unpaid claims.

6. Write appeal letters using the established insurance guidelines to resolve collection barriers.

7. Respond to written and email correspondence within established timelines.

8. Call patients and insurance companies to follow-up with account information.

9. Meets productivity and accuracy expectations of the position.

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

11. Overtime may be required.

12. Other duties as assigned.

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 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

At this time we cannot except applications from candidates located in in the following states:
California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, or New York.

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

oeo@utah.edu

Online reports may be submitted at
oeo.utah.edu

To inquire about this posting, email:
employment@utah.edu
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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