Senior Clinical Billing Specialist

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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

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• High School diploma/GED plus five (5) years of experience in a healthcare revenue cycle related or bookkeeping function OR associate’s degree in a related field, plus three (3) years of relevant work experience OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus one (1) year of relevant work experience.
• Must be familiar with Windows environment with the ability to accurately read, analyze and interpret contract documents for all payers to determine reimbursement.

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Stating wage is $18.99/hour

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
•    Investigate account balances and cause for non-payment, initiating claim adjustments, and re-submitting a clean claim to the payer or billing to patient
•    Complete appeals within established time frame to avoid write offs
•    Identify root cause of denials and create optimal solutions to prevent future denials; compose appeal letters for accounts denied and obtain necessary documentation.
•    Complete cash reconciliation
•    Assist patients with billing, service and insurance questions; discuss accounts by phone and/or other electronic means to address concerns, verify insurance is properly billed and financial assistance posted
•    Update systems with insurance or patient demographic corrections; verify new insurance information with payers; submit/resubmit claims
•    Accept payments and post to the account systems
•    Assist collection agencies to ensure uninterrupted self-pay collections
•    Set up payment plans, post payments, and complete end of day processing
•    Read, analyze and interpret contract documents
•    Prepare records, reports, summaries, analyses, evaluations, and recommendations; develop statistical data
•    Provide assistance to other department regarding insurance policies, collection processes, and billing
•    Document encounters and action in appropriate systems 
•    Demonstrate integrity, innovative thinking, and make an active contribution to the success of the organization
•    Comply with policy and procedures, confidentiality, and HIPAA policies and requirements
•    Perform other duties as assigned

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Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

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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 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. 

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