What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Specialist, Patient Accounts position at University Hospital, Newark NJ?
Overview
About the Role
The primary purpose of the Billing Specialist position is to ensure accurate and timely processing of all patient and insurance billing, follow-up and correspondence for University Hospital.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
- Performs pre-billing preparations as required for electronic and manual claims submission.
- Reviews pre-bill edit/error reports and makes necessary corrections; Resubmits claims.
- Obtains and/or corrects any missing data elements required for billing purposes.
- Mails all hard copy claims to the appropriate insurance carrier with attachments, if required.
- Maintains and prepares daily billing and follow-up logs and statistical reports
Qualifications
What You’ll Bring
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible clerical experience
- At least one (1) year must be in a physician’s office, hospital billing office, or insurance company
- Experience must include billing, collections, or medical insurance activities
- Familiarity with medical terminology preferred
- Prior experience working in a computerized environment required
What We Offer
- Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development
Compensation
The expected hourly rate range for this position is TC/1925 -$27.95- $29.30 per hour, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
About Us
University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.
Apply Today
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.
Salary : $28 - $29