Associate Clinical Billing Specialist

Staff - Clerical Position

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 $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

This position is responsible for working assigned work queues while following related policies and procedures. Under general supervision, The Associate Clinical Billing Specialist will complete responsibilities in Cash Posting, Cash Control, Credit, and Data Entry/Scanning. The Associate Clinical Billing Specialist is responsible for timely and accurate posting of payments and adjustments to all patient accounts from multiple sources; will interpret the explanation of benefits (EOB) and balance transfer money to the secondary insurance or patient liability; scan and index all supporting documentation for manually posted payments; perform in depth research on payments and/or adjustments resulting in a credit balance or undistributed funds. This position is accountable for daily balancing and tracking of cash and adjustment posting, and will balance summary activity in the patient accounting system, reconcile unapplied cash accounts, and post denial information; research missing payments with payers or clearinghouse to ensure all monies are claimed and posted; review credits on insurance and patient accounts to determine whether refunds are required. The Associate Clinical Billing specialist must be detail oriented and possess basic mathematical skills, above average communication skills, and exceptional attention to detail.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED plus 2 (two) years of experience in a healthcare revenue cycle-related function or an equivalent combination or education and experience OR
• Bachelor's Degree OR High School diploma plus (4) four years equivalent combination of education and experience in a healthcare revenue cycle related function.

Salary Information: ($35,110.40/annually) Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

• Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions.

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 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

Frequent Physical Activity:

Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Kneeling, Lifting, N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

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