Medical University of South Carolina
UNIV - Accountant/Fiscal Analyst II - College of Dental Medicine
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29401
UNIV - Accountant/Fiscal Analyst II - College Of Dental Medicine
The Billing Specialist will primarily focus on payor reimbursement, Accounts Receivable, denial management, recognize potential high-risk accounts, and develop techniques to improve collections and streamline processes. Will pursue resolution for all patient issues regarding patient accounts. Review/analyze patient accounts and take the necessary steps to resolve patient/guarantor issues. Assist with escalated/high priority account issues. Provide customer service as needed. The College of Dental Medicine (CDM) MUSC billing team member will manage collection issues with CDM Leadership, resolve issues, apply new information to future collection issues, and make suggestions to enhance our efficiency and effectiveness through process improvement. Act as a point of contact and resource for CDM Faculty, Residents and Staff for coding and accounting questions, assistance with accounts, and policy questions. Provide teaching and guidance for CDM students regarding patient coding, patient estimate and account management and financial treatment plans. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with patients, payers, team members, and clients. Maintain confidentiality of patient information, organization data and information always in compliance with HIPAA regulations. Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and three years professional experience in a related area such as accounting, auditing, finance or commercial lending. A bachelor's degree with multiple accounting courses may be substituted for two years of the required work experience. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to hear and/or understand conversations. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
The Billing Specialist will primarily focus on payor reimbursement, Accounts Receivable, denial management, recognize potential high-risk accounts, and develop techniques to improve collections and streamline processes. Will pursue resolution for all patient issues regarding patient accounts. Review/analyze patient accounts and take the necessary steps to resolve patient/guarantor issues. Assist with escalated/high priority account issues. Provide customer service as needed. The College of Dental Medicine (CDM) MUSC billing team member will manage collection issues with CDM Leadership, resolve issues, apply new information to future collection issues, and make suggestions to enhance our efficiency and effectiveness through process improvement. Act as a point of contact and resource for CDM Faculty, Residents and Staff for coding and accounting questions, assistance with accounts, and policy questions. Provide teaching and guidance for CDM students regarding patient coding, patient estimate and account management and financial treatment plans. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with patients, payers, team members, and clients. Maintain confidentiality of patient information, organization data and information always in compliance with HIPAA regulations. Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and three years professional experience in a related area such as accounting, auditing, finance or commercial lending. A bachelor's degree with multiple accounting courses may be substituted for two years of the required work experience. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to hear and/or understand conversations. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)