1. Serves as a principal source of information on rules and procedures governing University accounts receivable. Oversees and instructs support staff. 2. Oversees maintenance of account files, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Reviews payment histories. 3. Resolves problem and delinquent accounts with supervisor and collection agency. Assists with final review and disposition of problem accounts. 4. Recommends and implements changes to systems and operating procedures. Composes form letters and correspondence used in accounts receivable activities. 5. Researches individual accounts. Summarizes findings in reports. Completes and processes forms. Performs clerical functions incidental to account activity.

Required Skill/ability 1:  General/intermediate knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCs and modifier coding, medical terminology, human anatomy, and digital coding resources and software. Ability to analyze and interpret evaluation and management documentation guidelines as well as procedure reports and applicable coding guidelines.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Experience with an electronic health record and practice management application systems, electronic data entry, and web-based applications and websites. Intermediate proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook (emails and calendars).

Required Skill/ability 3:  Demonstrated knowledge of Federal payer regulations, third party payers, HIPAA rules, reimbursement policies and procedures. Proven ability to interpret and apply guidelines.

Required Skill/ability 4:  Demonstrated strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with team members to resolve questions regarding collaboration and assignments. Communicate effectively with providers, following escalation processes with analytics teams and manager.

Required Skill/ability 5:  Demonstrated ability to work independently. Organize and prioritize own work with minimal supervision, as well as accepting direction. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment meeting timely deadlines while maintaining productivity and quality standards. Ability to work effectively as a team member with common goals.

Preferred Education:  Epic experience strongly preferred.

Work Week:  Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Posting Position Title:  Account Assistant 4

University Job Title:  Account Assistant 4 - Coder/Charge Review

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:  Epic experience strongly preferred.

Four years of related work experience, two of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or two years of related work experience and an Associate's degree, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

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