Senior Clinical Billing Specialist

to view the University of Arkansas System’s GDPR disclosures.**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* Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus one (1) year of experience in a healthcare revenue cycle-related function **or*** Associate’s degree in a related field plus three (3) years of experience in a healthcare revenue cycle-related function **or*** High School diploma/GED plus five (5) years of experience in a healthcare revenue cycle-related or bookkeeping function required.* Must be familiar with Microsoft Windows and have the ability to accurately read, analyze, and interpret contract documents for all payers to determine reimbursement; analyze credit balance.* Knowledge of the EPIC billing system preferred.* Complete electronic and paper specialized billing while reviewing claims for accuracy on all accounts assigned.* Review and correct all claims that fail the billing system edits daily to ensure accurate and timely submission on accounts.* Document all actions that are taken on accounts in the system account notes to ensure all prior actions are noted.* Submit all corrected claims within the time frames assigned by management or document reasons for delays in EPIC.* Complete review of claims in Change Health and notes in EPIC to delete duplicate claims from Change Health.* When updating coverage, review accounts in EPIC and Change Health to make sure a claim is Demanded in EPIC to avoid duplicate billing.* Contact the payer or patient when additional information is required to bill the account.* Immediately report all new claim billing issues to management to coordinate with other departments and the electronic billing vendors to resolve barriers.* Answer questions and provide appropriate information to fellow team members regarding the billing process and requirements. When unsure of a process, follow up with Management on questions/concerns.* Identify ways to improve billing processes and provide recommendations for new or revised procedures.* Collaborate with management on effective changes related to billing, achieving optimal financial outcomes, and compliance with regulations.* Stay abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field of medical billing by attending in-services, reviewing online information, and reading information from payers and fiscal intermediaries.* Follow up with payers to ensure timely reimbursement.* Work well with other departments to ensure accounts are worked appropriately and timely.* Participate in compliance and regulatory programs.* Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.* Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, Joint Commission, EMTALA, and OSHA.* Demonstrates a high level of integrity and innovative thinking and actively contributes to the success of the organization.* Complete all required reports accurately and timely.* Demonstrate positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments.* Assume responsibility for completing or assisting on special projects as assigned by the manager.* Adhere to UAMS and Centralized Business Office Department-related policies and procedures.* Adhere to UAMS confidentiality and HIPAA policies.* Participate in regular review and utilize feedback for continued quality improvement.* Maintain good working relationships with patients and families, visitors, physicians and other employees; fellows, hospital guest relations guidelines, and “Circle of Excellence” criteria.* Performs other duties as assigned.At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), we are looking for health care and non-health care professionals who believe in excellence as a way of life. If you think you have the skills and commitment to succeed at the highest level, consider a career at UAMS, the state’s only academic health sciences center. Combining diverse talents and expertise, our employees work together to provide advanced patient care.We currently have a wide variety of positions available, from patient care to support staff- we may have the perfect position for you.UAMS rewards its nurses! Statewide opportunities are available in direct patient care, education, and research settings.

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