PS Billing Specialist, Sr

The University of Utah • Salt Lake, UT

17h • Onsite

About The Position

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 preauthorization, entering medical codes, requesting payments and resolving account issues. Responsibilities Disclaimer 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements.
• We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Responsibilities

• Uses available tools to complete timely and quality submission of bills and follows-up on patient accounts to ensure the prompt and accurate receipt of payments.
• Uses appropriate follow-up methods and contacts in working with various payer types to ensure timely billing and claim resolution.
• Performs account analysis for claim acceptance, rejection, or denials to ensure proper payments are received and ensures all account demographics including payer information is accurate and up to date.
• Satisfies all University of Utah requirements regarding procedural, operational and compliance training and updates.
• Maintains expected productivity and quality standards including working all daily, weekly and monthly reports timely and accurately.
• Makes appropriate corrections to accounts during the collection cycle.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with all internal and external entities. Provides courteous and professional service to all Intermountain patients, affiliates, providers, administrators, employees, co-workers, insurance representatives, vendor representatives, attorneys and other stake holders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees