UPMC · 13 hours ago
Billing Specialist I
Altoona, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expUPMC is a healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Billing Specialist I responsible for data entry of charges, verification of patient insurance, and maintaining accurate records. The role involves ensuring timely and accurate processing of billing information and coordinating communication regarding updates with third-party payers.
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Responsibilities
Accepts responsibility for personal and professional growth. Attends department meetings (unless otherwise excused). Participates in department systems and/or BU activities and in-services. Maintains documentation of attendance for annual training, mandatory education, and age-specific criteria. Arrives at workstation ready to work at scheduled time, i.e., start of shift, breaks, lunch, etc. Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by understanding the needs of patients, their families, physicians, and co-workers, and doing what is required the first time, every time by being responsible, sensitive, accurate, timely, coordinated, and thorough
Accountable for timely, accurate data entry of professional charges into the computer system. Reconciles and balances all batch charge entries at the end of the day. Exhibits accuracy in the registration of demographic and insurance information to ensure clean claims processing. Keep abreast of third-party payer updates and changes as to how they would affect charge entry, notifying appropriate personnel of potential system changes that may be needed to avoid claim denials. Demonstrates the ability to meet the needs of both the customer and co-workers in a caring, competent manner, acting as an information resource to others. Coordinates the flow of communication regarding any third-party payer updates and/or changes between other Billing Specialists, Supervisor, Physician Practice Staff, and other Departments. Accurately prioritizes information and refers it to appropriate personnel. Maintains confidentiality with respect to any information learned through performing this role
Qualification
Required
High-school Diploma or equivalent required
Operating knowledge of basic business office equipment
Demonstrated proficiency in working on computer systems
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Preferred
Two years of billing/accounts receivable experience in a healthcare facility or Physician office setting, preferred
Knowledge of ICD-9/10 & CPT Coding and Medical Terminology, preferred
EPIC knowledge preferred
Company
UPMC
UPMC is one of the leading nonprofit health systems in the United States. A $10 billion integrated global health enterprise headquartered
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.46MKey Investors
Appalachian Regional Commission
2024-09-18Grant· $0.46M
Leadership Team
Leslie Davis
President and CEO
Frederick M. Hargett
Chief Financial Officer
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