Biller I - Shared Business Office - FT Days

University of California - Irvine Health; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine Health is seeking a Billing Clerk to support the Shared Business Office and PFS operations, handling pre-billing tasks and file organization.

You will manage patient billing documents, assist with inquiries, verify authorizations, and maintain accurate account records in a busy hospital setting in Anaheim, California.

Qualifications

• Familiar with computer basics and accurate data entry.
• Knowledge of CPT/ICD/HCPCS billing codes is a plus.
• Experience in medical billing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble pre-billing files and organize patient documents.
• Retrieve billing records and locate patient account files.
• Assist with routine phone inquiries and verify authorizations.
• Prepare patient payment files and perform routine accounting tasks.
• Maintain patient account systems and perform general admin duties.

Skills

Computer basics

Data entry

Medical billing

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County's only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary

Incumbent is responsible for performing a range of tasks that support the Shared Business Office and PFS operations such as: assemble pre-billing files. sort, locate and retrieve billing documents and patient account files. assist with routine telephone inquiries. utilize on-line systems to verify authorizations. prepare patient payment files. perform routine patient accounting functions. and maintain patient account systems. Performs general support duties including copying, filing, sorting, stapling and document delivery. May perform reception role at front desk on a regular and/or temporarily assigned basis and may receive and record cash and check payments as part of this role. The identification of essential functions below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications

• Familiar with computer basics
• Effective data and numerical data entry skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Some positions in this series title may require bi-lingual skills to accommodate Spanish-speaking or other foreign language speaking customers
• Previous medical billing experience
• Knowledge of non-governmental and governmental payers
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of authorization requirements of non-governmental and governmental payers
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD and HCPC billing codes

Total Rewards

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.

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

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

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 UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization