What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Billing Specialist position at UAMS Medical Center?
Overview:
The Medical Billing Specialist is responsible for working assigned workqueues while following related policies and procedures. Located off of the UAMS Campus.
The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority. For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept. UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.
Sit: Frequently
Walk: Occasionally
Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, or reach overhead: Occasionally
Lift, push, pull, carry weight: 11 - 25 lbs
Use hands to touch, handle, or feel: Occasionally
Talk: Frequently
Hear: Continuously
Taste or smell: Never
Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously
Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment, Inside Office Environment
Noise Level: Moderate
Visual Requirements: Near visual acuity
Hazards: None
May work from home following successful on-site training period.
The Medical Billing Specialist is responsible for working assigned workqueues while following related policies and procedures. Located off of the UAMS Campus.
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 the health, health care, and well-being of Arkansans.
The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority. For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept. UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks:
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for 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 $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Salary: $14/hr - $29,120 annually
Responsibilities:- Utilizes Epic workqueues to follow up on unpaid claims filed to specific payers, agencies, or grants due to no response or specific denials or rejections.
- Follow-up includes, but is not limited to, verifying patient demographic and insurance information/eligibility and updating the account based on findings, reviewing charts for accuracy of non-coding charge information.
- Applications used include, but are not limited to: One Content, web-based and Access databases, AHIN and other insurance-specific applications. Receives regular work reviews and utilizes feedback to improve performance.
- Maintains working knowledge of specific payer group to which position is assigned.
- Accesses manuals, websites, and contacts Customer Service at each carrier site to obtain and verify most current billing practices and regulations.
- May prepare reports as requested. Monitors insurance billing, denials and rejections for trends related to collection obstacles, and communicates to manager.
- Assists with other patient billing information and activities.
- Maintains current information on department procedures, billing and coding guidelines, patient record information and related, and attends insurance carrier.
- Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills.
- Communicates accurate and complete information.
- Maintains strict confidentiality when necessary.
- Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments.
- Follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family-Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.
- Assists internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.
- Provides training as needed and performs other duties and responsibilities as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus three (3) years of experience in a healthcare or revenue cycle related function
OR
- Associate degree plus one (1) year of experience in a health care or revenue cycle related function
Additional Qualifications:
- Basic computer skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- EPIC experience
- 6 months medical billing
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. 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.
UAMS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (501) 686-6432 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Physical Requirements: Stand: OccasionallySit: Frequently
Walk: Occasionally
Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, or reach overhead: Occasionally
Lift, push, pull, carry weight: 11 - 25 lbs
Use hands to touch, handle, or feel: Occasionally
Talk: Frequently
Hear: Continuously
Taste or smell: Never
Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously
Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment, Inside Office Environment
Noise Level: Moderate
Visual Requirements: Near visual acuity
Hazards: None