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rBilling & Collections Coordinator, Intermediate

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rLocation: Campus Health Services

rRegular/Temporary: Regular

rJob ID: 607644

rFull/Part Time: Full-Time

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Special Information

This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

Job Description

Performs a variety of coordination and support duties related to billing and collections for Campus Health Services to ensure compliance with best billing practices, electronic billing regulations and HIPAA. This position requires a thorough knowledge of revenue cycle processes and health insurance/medical terminology. Assists with the monitoring and troubleshooting of accounts receivables, financial reporting, and other general administrative support functions. Provides excellent customer service to patients, clients, and staff. Demonstrates initiative and ability to work independently. Utilizes judgement to handle differing office situations in accordance with NAU policies and procedures and supervisor\'s guidelines. May provide work direction to other clerical staff and student employees. This position reports to the Manager, Revenue Cycle.

Billing and Collections - 70%

• Assists with coordinating the processing and submission of all patient medical claims and account receivables. Reviews patient bills for accuracy and completeness.
• Authorize Daily Tickets/Ensure paperwork is properly completed by providers and patients/Research Outstanding Claims/Collect Information necessary for billing.
• Answer all patient and insurance account inquiries.
• Collaborate with clients to obtain billing information and resolve issues.

Cashiering - 15%

• Assist with Daily Functions such as opening/closing the Campus Health clinic activities, daily cashiering and prepare financial reports. This may also include processing Workman\'s Compensation claims or interdepartmental billing.

Administrative Support - 10%

• Oversees the work of Student Employees.
• Participates in Student Orientation Events.
• Attends meetings and trainings as necessary.
• Assists in maintaining processes to improve efficiencies.

Other - 5%

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate\'s or Bachelor\'s degree in accounting or related field.
• 2 years of work experience in a medical clinic setting with an Electronic Health Record.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Medical Billing and/or Medical Coding or comparable experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of medical claims processing of evaluation and treatment services.
• Working knowledge of policies, practices, procedures, and terminology of assigned function.
• Working knowledge of standard billing and collection practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.

Skills

• Customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Da a entry skills.
• Skill in maintaining accounting or bookkeeping records.

Abilities

• Communicates effectively.
• Listens actively.
• Recognizes and escalates unusual situations or problems
• Balances competing priorities.
• Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.

Background Information

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees\' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an