UChicago Medicine · 2 months ago
Receivables Clerk, Full Time - Days
Burr Ridge, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$22/hr - $33/hr
2+ years expUChicago Medicine is a world-class academic healthcare system seeking a Receivables Clerk for their Revenue Cycle Department. The role involves the accurate and timely resolution of patient accounts through various collections systems and adherence to third-party payer guidelines.
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Responsibilities
Work assigned accounts through the collections system, analyzing them for appropriate action; access and utilize external computer systems including the UCPG/UCHP terminal, the PTS system and the Medicaid FSS terminal for inquiry and resolution of accounts, when appropriate
Follow all third-party payer guidelines and procedures for collection. Keep current on all policy changes
Identify and request all appropriate adjustments to accounts assigned, following payer/department payment guidelines
Initiate process for any further billing required on accounts after the primary portion is resolved
Recommend aged or rejected accounts for write off to collection agency; process refunds to third party payers, as required
Log and maintain file consisting of all payment vouchers, if appropriate; contact patient/responsible party, when required, to obtain information for claim payment
Remain current on and follow all departmental policies regarding the collection and processing of accounts receivable
Update the collections and BHIS systems with current/correct information, as appropriate
Share information with other departments, when appropriate, to increase the effectiveness of the entire collection process
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A completed high school diploma or GED equivalent
Ability to work in a multiple computer environment
Ability to type 25 words per minute accurately and the ability to operate a 10 key calculator
Good mathematical skills
Above average organizational skills & attention to detail with the ability to work independently
Ability to process a large volume of work in a timely manner
Exceptional telephone communication skills
Preferred
Relevant work experience in a hospital setting
Two or more years of collections and/or billing office experience
Benefits
Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
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Company
UChicago Medicine
The University of Chicago Medicine has been at the forefront of medicine since 1927, when we cared for our first patients.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$112.4MKey Investors
National Institutes of Health
2019-04-10Grant· $9M
2018-10-14Grant· $3.4M
2017-05-24Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Ivan Samstein
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, University of Chicago Medicine
Jason Keeler
Executive Vice President and COO
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