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University Hospital lists this Billing Specialist opportunity in newark, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Billing SpecialistThe 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.ResponsibilitiesPerforms 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.Responsible for insurance billings, including verification of coverage, accurate submission, and follow-up.Maintains and prepares daily billing and follow-up logs and statistical reports.Reviews denied claims for accuracy of denials; resubmits with corrections, if warranted.Investigates missing patient charges and inputs correct data. Reads medical records to ascertain information for re-billing.QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED required.Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible clerical experience required.At least one (1) year of experience in a physician's office, hospital billing office, or insurance company.Experience must include billing, collections, and/or medical insurance activities.Prior experience working in a computerized environment required.What We OfferMedical & Prescription Drug CoverageDental & Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Short- & Long-Term Disability InsurancePension PlanPet InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Professional DevelopmentIn compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is Probationary Rate $29.09–Two (2) Year Rate $30.48. University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs.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.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.
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newark, NJ, 07102, US
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