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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – El Paso Senior Medical Billing Associate (MPIP/Alberta) in El Paso, Texas
37391BR
Extended Job Title:
Senior Medical Billing Associate (MPIP/Alberta)
Org Level 1:
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso
Position Description:
Employees in this position are responsible for the maintenance and review of patient billing accounts. Performs numerous related functions that include but are not limited to patient registration, insurance follow-up, financial screening of unfunded patients, answering patient billing inquiries, collection of unpaid balances and posting of payments in the Regional Campus Business Office or department. Assists in production and/or analysis of reports and contributes to employee professional development through training and being an exemplary role model in execution of duties and personal conduct. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards and complies with all federal, state, and institutional guidelines.
Requisition ID:
37391BR
Travel Required:
None
Major/Essential Functions:
Audit collection deposits for all TTUHSC El Paso Clinical departments on a daily basis. Ensure deposits are prepared and submitted accurately to MPIP Cashiers. Verify cash, check and credit card collections reconcile to the Phreesia collection report and CBiz batch posting report. Validate activity entered in Deposit Tracker is recorded correctly
Assist Clinical Departments with patient invoice creation. Assist Clinical Departments with CBiz payment posting issues and provide Phreesia support for payment posting errors, voids, refunds, payment exports and reconciliation issues
Aid department with CBiz Co-Pay Reallocation Utility application on a daily basis. Verify patient Copays and/or Visit payment credits are transferred to Patient billing invoice. Review, and follow up with Clinical Departments on flagged exception accounts
Examine and review Cashier's Office petty cash box daily and assist in providing change to Clinical departments when necessary
Collaborate with Refund department to review patient accounts with credits and process accordingly payments, adjustments and/or reversals on a daily basis (following a batch system; prepare for refund, transfer money and/or reverse adjustments/write offs)
Provide assistance daily to Refund department, to process Patient related check requests in the MPIP Refund System
Aids the department in supporting and performing duties as needed in the MBA & Sr. MBA Cashier, Sr MBA Audit and/or MBA Supervisor area when team members are out of the office
Ensure all manual receipt books are audited on a monthly basis for all TTUHSC Clinical departments
Participate with the training of newly hired personnel within the Cashiers department
Adhere to all TTUHSCEP policies, procedures and processes
Personally demonstrate, display, and act in accordance with TTUHSCEP values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork)
All other duties assigned by Supervisor and/or Director
Grant Funded?:
No
Minimum Hire Rate:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications
Pay Basis:
Hourly
Work Location:
El Paso
Preferred Qualifications:
Three (3) years of clerical experience, preferably in a medical or educational setting
At least 2-3 years of Cashiering and cash audit experience preferrably in a medical setting
Ability to read, understand insurance EOB' and analyze transactions on CBiz invoices
Aptitude to multi-task and manage several projects at one time
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Experience in Centricity Business System (CBiz), preferred
Basic knowledge of accounting preferred
Proficient in MS Outlook, Word and Excel
Bilingual English/Spanish
Campus:
HSC - El Paso
Department:
MPIP Account Quality
Required Attachments:
Resume / CV, Transcript
Job Type:
Full Time
Pay Statement:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.
Job Group:
Information and Records Clerks
Shift:
Day
EEO Statement:
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications:
A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
Three years of medical or general office experience with preference in billing or collections OR Two years of medical billing experience at TTUHSC
Position Specific:
Three (3) years of medical or general office experience with preference in billing or collections OR Two (2) years of service at TTUHSC
Aptitude to make accurate and rapid calculations using a calculator
Basic knowledge in Accounting and Medical insurance terminology
Must have the ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Skillful in MS Outlook, Word and Excel
10 key pad proficient
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
No
Navy Enlisted Classification Code:
YN, HM
Air Force Specialty Code:
3A1X1, 4A0X1
Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code:
0111
Jeanne Clery Act:
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx