Receivables Clerk, Full Time - Days

University of Chicago Medicine • Burr Ridge, IL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Receivables Clerk for our Revenue Cycle Department in Burr Ridge, IL. This position will be primarily a work from home opportunity with the requirement to come onsite as needed . You may be based outside of the greater Chicagoland area. This position is responsible for the accurate and timely resolution of patient accounts.

Requirements

• A completed high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to work in a multiple computer environment
• Ability to type 25 words per minute accurately and the ability to operate a 10 key calculator
• Good mathematical skills
• Above average organizational skills & attention to detail with the ability to work independently
• Ability to process a large volume of work in a timely manner
• Exceptional telephone communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Relevant work experience in a hospital setting
• Two or more years of collections and/or billing office experience

Responsibilities

• Work assigned accounts through the collections system, analyzing them for appropriate action
• Access and utilize external computer systems including the UCPG/UCHP terminal, the PTS system and the Medicaid FSS terminal for inquiry and resolution of accounts, when appropriate
• Follow all third-party payer guidelines and procedures for collection. Keep current on all policy changes
• Identify and request all appropriate adjustments to accounts assigned, following payer/department payment guidelines
• Initiate process for any further billing required on accounts after the primary portion is resolved
• Recommend aged or rejected accounts for write off to collection agency; process refunds to third party payers, as required
• Log and maintain file consisting of all payment vouchers, if appropriate; contact patient/responsible party, when required, to obtain information for claim payment
• Remain current on and follow all departmental policies regarding the collection and processing of accounts receivable
• Update the collections and BHIS systems with current/correct information, as appropriate
• Share information with other departments, when appropriate, to increase the effectiveness of the entire collection process
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.
• The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
• The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis.
• Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.
• Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
• Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees