Billing Assistant I

Company: Utah State University
Location: Logan
Posted on: December 22, 2019

Job Description:

Billing Assistant employees review and process transactions to patient accounts related to patient visits, process claims through multiple third-party payers, and provide support to clinic staff and providers at the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence.Work schedule will be variable though scheduled in advance, with the expectation that the average hours per week will be 20. Work time will be scheduled Monday Friday noon 5 pm.

• Authorize and process transactions related to patient visits, such as payments, refunds, or adjustments as needed.
• Contact payers regarding open balances and collect payments.
• Prepare daily deposits and related reports from prior days activity.
• Process and submit medical claims to third party payers.
• Provide support to clinical staff in multiple clinics.
• Respond to patient and clinic questions received securely via email or phone call.
• Attend meetings as designated.
• Scan EOBs received from insurance companies and manage the secured files.
• Other tasks as assigned.Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalency
  • Four years experience working in medical, HIPAA environment
  • Demonstrated effective customer service skills
  • Basic client account management skills: posting payments, researching accounts, reconciling payments and charges
  • Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel Preferred Qualifications
    • Two years of experience billing or coding in audiology, speech language pathology, psychiatry, behavioral counseling, or telehealth services
    • Basic accounting and/or bookkeeping experience
    • Experience working with Medicare or Medicaid regulations
    • Experience working with electronic medical records software
    • Knowledge of medical terminology related to services and billing, specifically CPT codes and ICD 10
    • Knowledge of and proper use of CPT and diagnosis codes
    • Understanding of claim submittals for reimbursement from insurance companies
    • Familiar with review and audit procedures of medical chartsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
      • Experience in providing effective customer service to both internal and external customers
      • Ability to follow documented policy and procedures
      • Ability to effectively communicate with various levels of staff
      • Organizational and time-management skills
      • Ability to work with limited supervision and in a team environmentAlong with the online application, please attach:
      • Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the candidate profile under "Resume/CV"
      • Cover Letter should be typed/pasted as the last step of the application process. The system will provide a text box in which the applicant will be directed to paste or type the document.Document size may not exceed 10 MB.$14 - $17 per hour based on experienceEmployees are frequently required to sit, stand, walk, type, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms. Employees may be required to lift and move up to 30 pounds and retrieve various office supplies.SCCE HighlightsThis center is the first of its kind in the Mountain West, providing comprehensive clinical services across the human lifespan. The integration of academic, research, and clinical service spaces is unmatched, as USU students work with faculty who engage in clinical practice and perform cutting-edge research.College HighlightsThe Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services graduate programs are ranked #1 in Utah and #26 in the nation according to the U.S. News and World Report. We are ranked 6th in the nation in total research dollars. Our college has placement rates at or above 94% for certified graduates seeking employment in special education, elementary education, speech-language pathology, audiology, and 18 secondary education fields.Utah State University (USU) was founded in 1888 and is honored to be Utahs land-grant and space-grant university. USU is a Carnegie RU/H (Research University/High Research Activity) institution with approximately 28,000 students (25,000 undergraduates and 3,000 graduate students) on the Logan main campus, four regional campuses, two USU Eastern campuses, and 28 centers throughout the state. USU offers 162 undergraduate majors, 153 graduate programs, and a variety of innovative stackable associate and certificate credentials. The 2018 rankings from Washington Monthly ranked USU as one of the top 30 national Universities and the 5th best public national university in the nation. As one of the two premier research institutions in Utah, USU is proud to provide a high-quality education at an affordable price. Additional information about Utah State University can be found at: https://www.usu.edu/about/at-a-glance/.A core characteristic of USU is engagement with communities and people in economic development, improvements to quality of life, and human capital. Through the practical application of knowledge, the University and its faculty engage and share expertise with the state, nation, and world, preserving the historical land-grant tradition of partnering with communities to address critical societal issues in the interest of the public good.The USU main campus is located in beautiful Logan, Utah; a city of about 50,000 situated in a picturesque mountain valley about 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. Outstanding recreational opportunities abound in the nearby mountains and proximate region. Additional information about Logan can be found at: http://www.loganutah.org/visitors/about_logan/index.php.USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the universitys academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement (https://www.usu.edu/president/missionstatement/). USU is an AA/EO employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law. Learn more at https://equity.usu.edu/. USU is sensitive to the needs of dual career couples and provides a Dual Career Assistance program. Additional information can be found at: http://www.usu.edu/provost/faculty-life/dual-career-assistance.cfm.Requisition ID: 2019-2251 Street: 8800 Old Main Hill Job Classification: Non-Benefited Name: Business Services Name: Bus Svs-Education & Human Svs

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