Billing Specialist, Patient Accounts

University Hospital, Newark NJ • Newark, NJ

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Billing Specialist position is to ensure accurate and timely processing of all patient and insurance billing, follow-up and correspondence for University Hospital.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible clerical experience
• At least one (1) year must be in a physician’s office, hospital billing office, or insurance company
• Experience must include billing, collections, or medical insurance activities
• Prior experience working in a computerized environment required

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-billing preparations as required for electronic and manual claims submission.
• Reviews pre-bill edit/error reports and makes necessary corrections; Resubmits claims.
• Obtains and/or corrects any missing data elements required for billing purposes.
• Mails all hard copy claims to the appropriate insurance carrier with attachments, if required.
• Maintains and prepares daily billing and follow-up logs and statistical reports

Benefits

• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED