UMass Memorial Health
Position
AR Specialist I - REMOTE at UMass Memorial Health.
Compensation & Schedule Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt
Hiring Range:
$19.74 – $30.80 per hour (final offer may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity)
Schedule Details:
Monday through Friday
Scheduled Hours:
8:00‑4:30
Shift:
1 – Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
Hours:
40 per week
Cost Center:
99940 – 5436 Med Specs Ancillary Pod Ar
Union:
SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)
Signing Bonus:
Possible – eligibility confirmed during interview process.
Company Culture Everyone Is a Caregiver. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading‑edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Major Responsibilities
Calls insurance companies and utilizes payor web‑sites while working detailed reports to secure outstanding payments.
Reviews rejections in assigned payors and plans to determine validity of rejection and takes appropriate action to resolve the invoice.
Calculates and posts adjustments based on third party reimbursement guidelines and contracts.
Makes appropriate payor and plan changes to secondary insurers or responsible parties.
Inputs missing data as required and corrects registration and other errors as indicated.
Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
Position Qualifications All responsibilities are essential job functions.
License/Certification/Education Required:
High School Diploma
Experience/Skills (Required)
Previous Revenue Cycle knowledge in one of the following areas including PFS, Customer Service, Cash Posting, Financial Assistance, Patient Access, HIM/Coding and/or 3rd party Reimbursement.
Ability to perform assigned tasks efficiently and in a timely manner.
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with people.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred
One or more years of experience in health care billing functions.
Physical Demands & Environmental Conditions Work is considered sedentary. Position requires work indoors in a normal office environment.
Equal Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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Compensation & Schedule Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt
Hiring Range:
$19.74 – $30.80 per hour (final offer may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity)
Schedule Details:
Monday through Friday
Scheduled Hours:
8:00‑4:30
Shift:
1 – Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
Hours:
40 per week
Cost Center:
99940 – 5436 Med Specs Ancillary Pod Ar
Union:
SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)
Signing Bonus:
Possible – eligibility confirmed during interview process.
Company Culture Everyone Is a Caregiver. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading‑edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Major Responsibilities
Calls insurance companies and utilizes payor web‑sites while working detailed reports to secure outstanding payments.
Reviews rejections in assigned payors and plans to determine validity of rejection and takes appropriate action to resolve the invoice.
Calculates and posts adjustments based on third party reimbursement guidelines and contracts.
Makes appropriate payor and plan changes to secondary insurers or responsible parties.
Inputs missing data as required and corrects registration and other errors as indicated.
Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
Position Qualifications All responsibilities are essential job functions.
License/Certification/Education Required:
High School Diploma
Experience/Skills (Required)
Previous Revenue Cycle knowledge in one of the following areas including PFS, Customer Service, Cash Posting, Financial Assistance, Patient Access, HIM/Coding and/or 3rd party Reimbursement.
Ability to perform assigned tasks efficiently and in a timely manner.
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with people.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred
One or more years of experience in health care billing functions.
Physical Demands & Environmental Conditions Work is considered sedentary. Position requires work indoors in a normal office environment.
Equal Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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