Senior Clinical Billing Specialist
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Job Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Type of Position:
Staff - Clerical
Job Type:
Regular
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Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Department:
FIN CORE CCBO Customer Svc
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Senior Clinical Billing Specialist is an area expert works under general direction and is responsible for research analysis and resolution of physician and hospital accounts. This position works directly with patients providers insurers departments and other staff in researching complex accounts analyzing various information and reviewing procedures and regulations to resolve issues. The Senior Clinical Billing Specialist will review reports and monitor the status of accounts recommend changes in operating procedures and policies and organize best methods to complete billing activities. The position is knowledgeable of HIPAA regulations including patient confidentiality and always remains compliant. The position follows all UAMS policies and must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be detail oriented and possess basic mathematical skills.**Following on site training minimum on-campus schedule of one day each week subject to change.**
Qualifications:
Minimum:
- Bachelors degree in a related field plus one (1) year of experience in a healthcare revenue cycle related function OR associates degree in a related field plus three (3) years of experience in a healthcare revenue cycle related function OR High School diploma/GED plus five (5) years of experience in a healthcare revenue cycle related or bookkeeping function.
- Must be familiar with Windows environment with the ability to accurately read analyze and interpret contract documents for all payers to determine reimbursement; analyze credit balance.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of EPIC billing system.
Additional Information:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Investigate account balances and cause for non-payment initiating claim adjustments and re-submitting a clean claim to the payer or billing to patient
Complete appeals within established time frame to avoid write offs
Identify root cause of denials and create optimal solutions to prevent future denials; compose appeal letters for accounts denied and obtained necessary documentation.
Complete cash reconciliation
Assist patients with billing service and insurance questions; discuss accounts by phone and/or other electronic means to address concerns verify insurance is properly billed and financial assistance posted
Update systems with insurance or patient demographic corrections; verify new insurance information with payers; submit/resubmit claims
Accept payments and post to the account systems
Assist collection agencies to ensure uninterrupted self-pay collections
Set up payment plans post payments and complete end of day processing
Read analyze and interpret contract documents
Prepare records reports summaries analyses evaluations and recommendations; develop statistical data
Provide assistant to other department regarding insurance policies collection processes and billing
Document encounters and action in appropriate systems
Demonstrate integrity innovate thinking and make an active contribution to the success of the organization
Comply with policy and procedures confidentiality and HIPAA policies and requirements
Perform other duties as assigned
Salary Information:
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Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
Feeling Grasping Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Repetitive Motion Sitting Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A Pulling Pushing Reaching Standing Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Lifting Pulling Pushing
Benefits Eligible:
YesRequired Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Medical Collection
- Accounts Receivable
- Athenahealth
- ICD-10
- Medical Coding
- 10 Key Calculator
- Detailing
- ICD-9
- Medical Billing
- Microsoft Excel
- CPT Coding
- Medicare
