Receivables Clerk, Full Time - Days

About the role

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Receivables Clerk for our Revenue Cycle Management division at our campus in Burr Ridge, IL. This position will be primarily a work from home opportunity with the requirement to come onsite as needed. You may be based outside of the greater Chicagoland area.

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;

Requirements

• 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;
• Exceptional telephone communication skills;

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in a hospital setting;
• Two or more years of collections and/or billing office experience;

Skills

• Excellent organizational skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to process a large volume of work in a timely manner;
• Strong communication skills;

Benefits

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Pay

Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Schedule

This position is a full-time remote position with the requirement to come onsite as needed. You may be based outside of the greater Chicagoland area.