Temporary Medical Billing Coordinator

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

Covered under University series concept / job specification for classification 4723. Under general supervision works on operational and/or procedural assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving procedural issues. Makes recommendations to improve processes and/or procedures.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• The incumbent makes sure that all related documents are accurately sorted and separated to ensure the appropriate billing needs and processes are addressed according to a complex set of guidelines for each client, and or payor.
• Responsible for coordinating the receipt of all of the respective billing and systematically maintain a constant and accurate log to effectively process copy requests.
• Responsible for the systematic organization and archival of all received documents.
• Inclusive in this process is sorting and identifying and segregating billing based on patient diagnosis, insurance carrier and or referring provider to facilitate the appropriate billing process for identified clients.
• Responsible for reviewing charges by verifying the insurance information is correct and update as needed.
• Additionally, they are responsible for clearing claim errors, and making sure authorizations match all codes being billed and submitting retro authorizations if needed.
• Identifies any adverse process trends, takes appropriate steps to correct, streamline the process or to close loopholes in areas of improvement and maintains Billing Manager abreast of all workflow.
• Develops and maintains Excel logs and keeps abreast of business flow as it pertains to the boarding or termination of client contracts.
• Responsible for sorting daily correspondence and key entering denial codes in the respective patient accounts.
• Accountable for the accurate and effective scanning process of all assigned scanning. Ensures that all clinical documents are accurately batched prepped and scanned to facilitate accurate archiving and prompt retrieval.
• Assists the billing process with the creation and submittal of invoices to a variety of entities as needed.
• Performs other duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Pay Rate: $24.66/hr

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience experience in an administrative, clerical, or operations role.
• Experience with computer applications, such as microsoft word, excel and powerpoint.

• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions in English.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT

This is a temporary employment recruitment reporting to the UCI Temporary Employment Services (TES) Department. Interviewing and hiring is based on internal hiring needs and how well the candidate's experience matches the assignment requirements.Certaintemporary assignments may require clearance of a health physical or require a valid California Driver's License for driving university vehicles.

The majority of our temporary positions are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. We also have occasional part-time, weekend, and evening hours available, depending on the assignment. Comprehensive benefits options are also available for temporary employees, including paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

Please note that we recruit for this position on an on-going basis to build a talent pool of potential candidates. When a position becomes available, we will review applicants at that time.Due to the volume of applications that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.Thank you for your interest in employment with UCI Temporary Employment Services.

PARKING INFORMATION

All visitors, staff, and students are required to purchase parking permits to park on UCI property. If you plan to commute to work via your personal vehicle, I encourage you to review the parking requirements of your work location and parking rates on the UC Irvine Parking and Transportation website

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.