Patient Billing Specialist
Company:
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Job Location:
Aurora, Colorado
Category:
Health and Medical Services
Type:
Full-Time
Patient Billing Specialist - 27384 Classified Staff
Description
University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus
School of Dental Medicine
Patient Accounting Technician II (Clinic Cashier)
Position #00002722 鈥� Requisition #25439
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at *
The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:
Anschutz:
Denver:
Exemptions vary by campus location/department.
Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:
School of Dental Medicine has an opening for a full-time, State Classified Patient Accounting Technician II.
Job Summary:
The purpose of this position is to provide accounting services to the programs operating in the School of Dental Medicine. These accounting services include cash handling, posting, billing, accounts receivable management, collection management, patient registration, Medicaid billing & third party insurance billing.
Examples of Work Performed:
Patient Cashier Essential Function (35%)
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)
Does not meet exemption criteria established by DOL
Special Instructions to Applicants: Classified Staff positions have specific application requirements: Submit all required documents indicated in this posting. Include a current email address as communication is electronic-based. Failure to complete a timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applications MUST be completed in their entirety, including job title, duties, months and years employed, and hours per week worked as minimum experience is calculated on a 40 hour/week basis. Address qualifications, competencies and preferred qualifications in your application, as these along with previous work experience will be used to assess competencies. Answers will be verified against your application and may be checked with references. False information could lead to your removal from the hiring process. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References
Job Category: Finance and Accounting
Primary Location: Aurora Department: U0001 -- DENVER & ANSCHUTZ MED CAMPUS - 20432 - SDM-Dental Clinical Operations
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Sep 9, 2022
Unposting Date: Sep 23, 2022, 10:59:00 PM Position Number: 00211958
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Description
University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus
School of Dental Medicine
Patient Accounting Technician II (Clinic Cashier)
Position #00002722 鈥� Requisition #25439
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at *
The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:
Anschutz:
Denver:
Exemptions vary by campus location/department.
Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:
- Anschutz Campus 鈥� Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.
- Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.
- Consolidated/Central Services Administration 鈥� Will follow Anschutz policy on exemptions.
School of Dental Medicine has an opening for a full-time, State Classified Patient Accounting Technician II.
Job Summary:
The purpose of this position is to provide accounting services to the programs operating in the School of Dental Medicine. These accounting services include cash handling, posting, billing, accounts receivable management, collection management, patient registration, Medicaid billing & third party insurance billing.
Examples of Work Performed:
Patient Cashier Essential Function (35%)
- Receives daily cash, checks and credit card payments from patients, records appropriately on the clinical computer system and distributes cash receipts to patients and maintains the appropriate copies for the office.
- Reconciles and verifies cash, check and credit card transactions to various reports run on the clinic computer system and credit card transaction terminals.
- Assists in the daily preparation of the deposit for the 1st floor clinical activity to include School of Dental Medicine deposit log sheet, UCD campus cash receipt, the bank deposit receipt and armored car deposit pick up log.
- Is also responsible for making sure that the proper paperwork is retained in the payment office and sent to the Bursar's Office.
- Verifies deposit for 2nd floor activity and acts as a backup for 2nd t floor deposit preparation.
- Responsible for verifying Medicaid eligibility and once treatment for a Medicaid patient has been rendered is responsible for entering the information into the web based Medicaid Billing program. Responsible for maintaining the files for all Medicaid paperwork and any Medicaid correspondence in the patient accounting office.
- Responsible for processing all patient payments received by mail.
- Identifies the patient and the clinic where treatment was rendered and records and allocates all payments to the patient's account.
- Process Medicaid payments received electronically from the Department of Health Care & Human Services.
- On occasion, this position may be assigned other duties needed to help drive to the vision, fulfill the mission, and uphold the organizational values of CU Denver/Anschutz and the SDM.
- Hiring Salary Range:: $3361.00 - $3706.00
- *The salary offered is usually the minimum listed, however, a salary above the minimum may be offered for some hard to fill positions and/or in recognition of prior and applicable skills, experience, certifications, etc...
- This position is eligible for overtime compensation
- Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
- Benefits: .
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- Please click here for information on disability accommodations:
- Reference checks are a standard step in our hiring process. You may be asked to provide contact information, including e-mail addresses, for up to 5 references if you are referred to the Hiring Authority for an interview. We will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references.
- The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
- The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Two years of technical accounting or bookkeeping experience
- Appropriate, relevant education may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the experience
- Cash Handling Experience
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of Insurance processes
- Knowledge of Medicaid
- Experience working with Dental/Medical Insurance
- Dental terminology
- Previous experience working in a dental office
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with a wide variety of individuals
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to work independently and exercise judgment in decision making
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong oral communication skills
Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)
Does not meet exemption criteria established by DOL
Special Instructions to Applicants: Classified Staff positions have specific application requirements: Submit all required documents indicated in this posting. Include a current email address as communication is electronic-based. Failure to complete a timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applications MUST be completed in their entirety, including job title, duties, months and years employed, and hours per week worked as minimum experience is calculated on a 40 hour/week basis. Address qualifications, competencies and preferred qualifications in your application, as these along with previous work experience will be used to assess competencies. Answers will be verified against your application and may be checked with references. False information could lead to your removal from the hiring process. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References
Job Category: Finance and Accounting
Primary Location: Aurora Department: U0001 -- DENVER & ANSCHUTZ MED CAMPUS - 20432 - SDM-Dental Clinical Operations
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Sep 9, 2022
Unposting Date: Sep 23, 2022, 10:59:00 PM Position Number: 00211958
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