Department: 8530 - Patient Accounting
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Experienced
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Skills: Finance -> Patient Billing
Category: Finance
Compensation: A13 - $14.56 - $22.57
Position Summary:
Bills insurance companies, governmental agencies and individual patients; to follow-up on open accounts; to resolve payment problems; and to finalize accounts.
This recruitment is being opened to fill current and future vacancies, which may occur within the next three (3) months and may close at any time with a three (3) day posted notice. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
Requirements
Education/Experience: Equivalent to high school graduation and two (2) years of hospital and/or physician clinic billing and/or follow-up experience.
Prefer: Hospital collections experience. Minimum three years experience in patient accounting specifically in account follow up, hospital collections, with patient accounting software system and working with a collection agency or as an agency liaison for an acute care hospital. Proficient knowledge in preparing liens, probates and other related legal preparation. Knowledge of collection agency policies and legal terminology is essential. Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to fair debt collections and healthcare. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required and may be tested to demonstrate level of proficiency.
Knowledge of: Office theories and principles; medical terminology and procedures; insurance plans, governmental agencies and other social services; legal terminology and requirements; alternative pay sources; collection principles and techniques; department and hospital safety practices and procedures; patient rights; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.
Skill in: Applying customer service techniques; applying billing practices; monitoring and tracking payments; reviewing accounts and making corrections and adjustments; resolving problems with accounts; establishing effective payment arrangements; performing basic mathematical computations; preparing legal documentation such as notices, liens and subpoenas; developing interpersonal relations with vendors, agencies and patients; using computers and related software applications; using office equipment such as phones, copiers, facsimiles and adding machines; communicating effectively with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment; stamina to remain seated for long periods of time; vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.
SELECTION PROCESS
Individuals interested in this position must submit a UMC application and be able to provide copies of all required licenses and certifications upon request. Please read the requirements and make sure you have the necessary skills and experience required of the position to which you are applying. Failure to satisfactorily demonstrate that you fully meet the employment requirements will result in disqualification. Only the most qualified applicants will advance to the hiring interview. Applications must be received in Human Resources no later than the office closing time on the published last day to file in order to be considered. Additional information will not be accepted after the application has been submitted to Human Resources.
All offers of employment at University Medical Center are contingent upon the successful completion of the Pre-Employment Drug Screen & Physical, Background Investigation, Documentation required by the Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986 and Completion of the New Hire Paperwork. Some positions will require the ability to be covered under UMC's automobile insurance policy. All benefitted employees, except for those working in Laughlin, Nevada, must establish and maintain a principal place of residency within the boundaries of Clark County within 90 days of employment with UMC. Employees hired after January 1, 2009, will be required to provide proof of compliance with Nevada Department of Motor Vehicle registration and licensure. (Ordinance No. 3717)
Revised 9/30/09; Re-opened 11/4/09