Billing Specialist, Patient Accounts at University Hospital, Newark NJ

Newark, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Mar, 26

Salary

29.3

Posted On

23 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Billing, Insurance, Data Entry, Claim Submission, HIPAA Compliance, Communication, Clerical Skills, Follow-Up, Statistical Reporting, Problem Solving

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Billing Specialist position is to ensure accurate and timely processing of all patient and insurance billing, follow-up and correspondence for University Hospital. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Performs pre-billing preparations as required for electronic and manual claims submission. Reviews pre-bill edit/error reports and makes necessary corrections; Resubmits claims. Obtains and/or corrects any missing data elements required for billing purposes. Mails all hard copy claims to the appropriate insurance carrier with attachments, if required. Maintains and prepares daily billing and follow-up logs and statistical reports. Contacts insurance companies to follow-up on outstanding claims submitted, in accordance with daily workload assignments as displayed on the Receivables Workstation and/or as targeted by Patient Accounts Management. Handles and processes all communications (oral and written) received from insurance companies, patients, and other third parties in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Qualifications What You’ll Bring High School Diploma or GED Certification required Three (3) years of progressively more responsible clerical experience, one (1) year of which must have been in a physician’s office, hospital billing office, or insurance company, which involved billing and collection or medical insurance activities. Prior experience functioning in a computerized environment is required. What We Offer Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage Dental & Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance Pension Plan Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional Development Compensation The expected hourly range for this position is TC/1925: $27.95 - $28.45- $29.30 per hour in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. About Us University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation. Apply Today We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you. University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit www.uhnj.org/hrweb. Apply for this job onlineEmail this job to a friend Share on your newsfeed Join our Talent Community!

Responsibilities

The Billing Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of patient and insurance billing. This includes pre-billing preparations, reviewing error reports, and following up on outstanding claims.