Sr Bill Clk/Pat Acct Rep HlthExtended Site MaintenanceWe are performing updates and maintenance to our applicant experience. As a result, the site will be unavailable Saturday, July 27th at 9pm EST through Sunday, July 28th at 7:30am EST. During this outage period, applications for job postings can not be submitted.Apply NowSummaryRevenue Cycle Professional Billing Team (Medical Specialties) is looking for a Senior Billing Clerk/Patient Account Representative for Commercial Insurance Professional Receivables. Responsible for accurate claim submission, resolve complex insurance inquiries and reimbursement issues; monitor and analyze outstanding insurance receivables with responsibility for ensuring optimal reimbursement.Mission StatementMichigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.Why Join Michigan Medicine?Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities
Status patient accounts for nonpayment from Commercial insurance, initiate appropriate follow-up action, and respond to all levels of financial inquiries from patients, payers, hospital, and department personnel.
Monitor and analyze Commercial insurance reimbursement levels.
Recommend and implement corrective action for insufficient payment or inappropriate rejections.
Analyze nonpayment situations and recommend procedure changes that may resolve such negative trends.
Resolve daily edits.
Review claim forms for accuracy and completeness.
Maintain unit productivity and quality assurance requirements.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of Medical Insurance reimbursement policies and procedures.
Ability to type 40-60 wpm with accuracy may be necessary.
Proficiency in use of computers and software, including Microsoft Office product.
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills.
1-2 yrs office experience, including at minimum six months in a hospital or physician business office.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple items simultaneously and produce high-quality work in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.
Demonstrated experience efficiently and professionally handling and protecting items confidential in nature.
Demonstrated ability working in a team environment, build trust in the working relationships with other staff and faculty.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Demonstrated attention to details.
Demonstrated problem solving abilities are necessary.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of University of Michigan and UMHS policies, procedures and as well as regulatory requirements.
Experience with UMHS systems including MiChart, Outlook, Epremis, CHAMPS, Webdenis, as well as other payer websites.
Professional or Facility billing experience within the last 5 years.
2-3 years office experience, including 1-2 years in a hospital or physician business office performing Commercial collection functions.
Facility Billing experience could be considered.
Background ScreeningMichigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.Application DeadlineJob openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.U-M EEO/AA StatementThe University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Job DetailJob Opening ID252211Working TitleSr Bill Clk/Pat Acct Rep HlthJob TitleSr Bill Clk/Pat Acct Rep HlthWork LocationMichigan Medicine - Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MIFull/Part TimeFull-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularFLSA StatusNonexemptOrganizational GroupExec Vp Med AffairsDepartmentMM Rev Cycle (PTO)Posting Begin/End Date7/25/2024 - 8/02/2024Career InterestFinanceApply Now
