at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Health Care Reimbursement Analyst I
Health Care Reimbursement Analyst I
Hiring Department: Health Social Work
Hiring Unit: University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1026033
Posting Close Date: 8/2/2024
Position Number: CF2759,CF2760
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. UIC 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 two Healthcare Reimbursement Analyst I staff to join our Health Social Work team. This role will provide case management services to patients of the University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago and provide tangible service, case management, and community agency linkage. They will assist in the preparation, maintenance and monitoring of reimbursement initiatives, act as the primary contact for all financial clearance prior to services being rendered. This includes but is not limited to accurate registration including demographics, next of kin, obtain benefits and authorization if necessary prior to patient arrival; work within the University of Illinois Hospital charity policy for uninsured patients; assist clinical staff as necessary with plan of treatment as It relates to patient Insurance plans to insure accurate billing and Increase revenue collection. This position researches additional funding options and collaborates with industry peers to provide current information.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide case management services to patients/families.
Interview patient to obtain demographic and social data as related to financial status, income, and access to community and/or medication resources.
Provide general information regarding community and other government agencies. In addition, facilitate applications for programs including, but not limited to, Medicare, Medicaid (Public Aid), Circuit Breaker, Senior Care, and Ryan White.
Screen patients/families in consultation/supervision with MSW Supervisor regarding patient/family ability to use community services.
Teach patient/families how to work efficiently with community and UICMC systems.
Develop and present educational seminars for staff and DHSW staff regarding available community resources.
Provide assistance with IDPA 2636, Allkids, MANG/disability, Emergent Need, SA Vouchers, CVC applications, ABE, SNAP or any financial entitlement program to patient/families when deemed necessary.
Provide assistance and completion of Birth Certificates and the processing of all forms and submission to the State of Illinois.
Follow up with patients to determine status of coverage through state and Federal entitlements and manufacturer programs.
Provide exploration and updating of community resources and procedures, and the dissemination of this information to the Health Social Work Staff.
Updating eligibility for community resources.
Exploring services of new community agencies (i.e., target population, eligibility for services, patient cost, length of services, etc.)
Establishing and maintaining a resource file which would be available to other... 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.
