Company:
University of Tennessee
Location: Memphis
Closing Date: 23/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Market Range: 05
Hiring Salary: $18.54/Hourly
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Medical Billing Specialist is an important member of the University Health Services (UHS) team, works closely with patients, providers, on and off-site business partners, and UHS staff to perform all aspects of revenue cycle management within University Health Services. This includes filling claims, insurance/patient/departmental billing, coding review, accounts management functions including contracts and credentialing, and other clinically related clerical billing functions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Qualifications:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of administrative or medical office experience; OR Associate's Degree in lieu of experience. Medical billing and coding certification required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work weekends.
Hiring Salary: $18.54/Hourly
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Medical Billing Specialist is an important member of the University Health Services (UHS) team, works closely with patients, providers, on and off-site business partners, and UHS staff to perform all aspects of revenue cycle management within University Health Services. This includes filling claims, insurance/patient/departmental billing, coding review, accounts management functions including contracts and credentialing, and other clinically related clerical billing functions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Assists in evaluating patients' financial status and devises payment plans; follow up on delinquent accounts and ensures payments.
- Reviews patient billing statements to the ensure accuracy of information.
- Reviews and analyzes medical records and patient information to ensure accurate coding and billing.
- Inputs concise, clear notes into the billing system describing all activities performed on patient accounts.
- Ensures processing of payments from insurance companies, reconciles patient and insurance payments, and performs the daily closeout procedures at the end of each day.
- Scans and emails patients' bills and records after final review of chart.
- Enters charges daily; maintains payment status and billing records.
- Works closely with providers and other departments to ensure and verify correct diagnosis, date of service, and procedural codes are entered correctly.
- Provides backup assistance to medical billing staff, front desk staff, data entry and scans for UHS staff.
- Trains medical billing clerks and other personnel in performing data entry.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of administrative or medical office experience; OR Associate's Degree in lieu of experience. Medical billing and coding certification required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to understand relevant laws and best practices.
- Ability to independently perform mathematical functions with financial data.
- Knowledge of ICD-10 Official Guidelines for coding and reporting.
- Proficient in MS Office and data entry.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage work responsibilities independently.
- Knowledge of grammar and understanding of medical terminology.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work weekends.
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