at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Medical Office Specialist (Financial Specialist) -Transplant
Medical Office Specialist (Financial Specialist) -Transplant
Hiring Department: Transplant
Hiring Unit: University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
Location: UI Health
Posting Close Date: 6/11/2024
Requisition ID: 1024577
Position Number: CF1302, CF2207
About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.
This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. Hybrid and flexible work schedules are available. UI Health offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits
UI Health is seeking a full time Medical Office Specialist (Financial Specialist) to join our Transplant Finance & Administration team. This role provides patients with a broad range of complex, individualized clerical services. Higher level specialist may function as lead workers or may function independently in a clinical unit. This role reports to the Director of Transplant Finance & Administration, and is responsible for reviewing all inpatient and outpatient clinical activities within the EPIC system. Inclusive of their review is confirmation that activities are to be billed to the appropriate payer.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Registers and enters patient registration into the computerized patient care system in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Coordinates patients' appointment schedules (e.g., contacts patients to confirm appointments, set up return appointments); mails new information to new patients containing directions, appointment confirmations, and required releases.
Initiates, retrieves and reviews medical records and other source documents either manually or with a computer for transplant related clinical activities.
Initiates, reviews, and monitors service billing to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Assists in the supervision of student workers, other clerical staff in the clinical unit, and those at the lower level of this series; assigns work priorities according to established schedule or adjusting them as needed.
Establishes and maintains effective procedures for obtaining and maintaining patient unit supplies and equipment; maintains inventory of equipment and/or supplies; prepares reports as requested by superiors.
Assists in possible changes in current operating procedures or suggests the development of new ones; keeps staff informed of any additions/deletions/changes in operating procedure/policies in the clinic.
Serves as a liaison between clinical team and other administrative staff, responsible for maintaining a satisfactory physical environment in the patient unit such as ensuring that equipment is properly placed.
Monitors work flow; trains new staff; is responsible for training permanent, temporary, and backup coverage in all phases of reception work.
Verifies external referrals to the health care facility.
Attends informational meetings/seminars for further education on behalf of the unit.
Performs duties at the lower level of this series.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Any one or any combination totaling two (2)... For full info follow application link.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
