Billing Specialist - 499464
Billing Specialist - 499464
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Job Description
Title: Billing Specialist
Department Org: Patient Financial Services - 108870
Employee Classification: B5 - Unclass Full Time AFSCME HSC
Bargaining Unit:AFSCME HSC
Primary Location: HSC H
Shift:1
Start Time:800am End Time:430pm
Posted Salary: Starting at $21.21
Float: False
Rotate: False
On Call: False
Travel: False
Weekend/Holiday: False
Job Description:
To ensure the financial stability and lawfulness of the University of Toledo Medical Center by submitting timely and accurate billings for hospital services in compliance with Federal State local and private regulations. Follow up on all accounts until paid in full or until the account balance becomes private pay. To provide knowledge and professional customer service to patients guarantors and third party payers by assisting with questions and concerns relating to patient account billing.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Associates Degree in business or related field required; or 5-10 years hospital billing experience in lieu of degree. (PFS employees currently holding a billing specialist position at UTMC will be grandfathered).
2. Two years medical billing experience in a healthcare setting required.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology as would normally be obtained through successful completion of a medical terminology course.
4. Superior verbal and written communication skills. Utilizes effective communication to provide excellent customer service.
5. Knowledge of UB04 Billing Form.
6. Demonstrated knowledge in ICD-9 ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding.
7. Ability to quickly learn to bill specific financial classes/payers.
8. Actively participates in performance improvement activities as it relates to job duties.
9. Strong interpersonal/client relation skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of customers in a diverse environment.
10. Working knowledge and understanding of the laws governing billing and collection practices required.
11. Must have prior experience with Excel and Word.
12. Ability to work independently prioritize and complete tasks within established timeframes.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Knowledge of revenue cycle procedures.
2. Experience with a variety of hospital patient accounting billing and contract management systems preferred.
3. EPIC knowledge/experience preferred.
Conditions of Employment:
To promote the highest levels of health and well-being the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment educational programs or activities on the basis of race color religion sex age ancestry national origin sexual orientation gender identity and expression military or veteran status disability familial status or political affiliation.
The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.
The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application or for testing or interviewing please contact HR Compliance ator between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. orapply online for an accommodation request.
Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
