Billing Specialist - Per Diem

Per Diem Billing Specialist

The Department of Human Genetics has an exciting opportunity for a Per Diem Billing Specialist to work part-time hybrid in Miami.

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Biller compiles amounts owed to medical facility and maintained order, invoice, and payments records.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Assists patients, insurance companies, and laboratories with inquiries regarding billing issues.
2. Reviews records for patient information, insurance information, service descriptors, diagnosis codes and managed care authorization requirements, and coordinates corrections.
3. Prints daily appointment voucher report and reconciles all vouchers to report.
4. Enters, reviews, and retrieves patient account information from system and ensures accuracy.
5. Submits completed batches to appropriate billing offices daily.
6. Follows up on claims submitted routinely to monitor payment status.
7. Transmits coded patient treatment information to payers and other recipients.
8. Coordinates insurance reimbursements with care providers.
9. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Part time

Employee Type: Temporary