Billing Specialist, Sr

University of Utah; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Billing Analyst II to join their fully remote team. This role is pivotal in ensuring billing compliance and operational efficiency for a leading medical billing department. As a Billing Analyst II, you will conduct billing operations, perform audits, and provide analytical reporting to leadership. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a thorough understanding of the billing process. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including generous retirement contributions and health insurance. If you are passionate about financial operations and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

90% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance

14.2% Retirement Contribution

Reduced Tuition

PTO and Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• 3 years of medical billing experience required.
• Thorough knowledge of billing processes and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review daily payment batches for accuracy.
• Collaborate with billing and collections teams.

Skills

Medical Billing

Financial Analysis

Data Entry

Reconciliation

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Finance or Related Field

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

While UMB is a remote department and this role will be performed remotely, interested applicants should note the following:

• This role is expected to work during UMB office hours which are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm Mountain Time.
• The University of Utah is committed to providing jobs to individuals located in Utah, and sees remote roles like this as an opportunity to provide amazing employment opportunities to those living in remote areas of the state. As such, Utah-based applicants may be prioritized in the screening process.
• At this time, the University of Utah is unable to employ individuals living in California, Colorado, New York, Oregon, or Washington.

Announcement

Details

Open Date

Open Date 05/05/2025

Requisition Number

Requisition Number PRN41810B

Job Title

Working Title

Job Grade

Job Grade D

FLSA Code

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

UMB Office Hours; M-F, 8 hours between 6am-5pm Mountain Time

VP Area

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department

Department 00209 - Univ Medical Billing - Oper

Location

Location Other

City

City Other

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $23.00 to $26.73 per hour

Close Date

Close Date 07/07/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

University Medical Billing ( UMB ) is a fully remote department that is viewed as the premier billing office for the University of Utah School of Medicine, serving over 1,800 providers and 30 different specialties across Utah and surrounding states. We strive to be a great place to work while providing the best service to our customers. Our leaders and employees value collaboration, innovation, and accountability, and believe a successful candidate will exemplify these attributes too.

We are looking for an experienced Billing Analyst II to join our team. As the Billing Analyst II, you will conduct billing operations and monitor operational / financial workflows to ensure billing compliance for new and existing customers. Ensure that billing and related functional processes are performed in accordance with accounting policy. Perform system and process audits to ensure that all invoicing procedures are being performed and transmitted accurately. Review monthly audits and present analytical reporting to leadership. Assist in month-end close including preparation of journal entries, billings package, A/R account analysis, and key revenue metrics. Partner with sales and customer service to resolve billing inquiries, providing assistance with information requests. Prepare ad-hoc analysis, as needed. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.

Compensation & Benefits
The starting salary for this position is $23.00 to $26.73 per hour, depending on experience. Members of UMB are eligible for a bonus based on department performance. All team members are eligible for the University’s comprehensive benefit package that includes 90% employer-paid medical insurance, a generous 14.2%retirement contribution, reduced tuition, PTO and holiday pay, and more!

Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check and the adherence to departmental policies, including UMB’s Telecommuting Agreement which requires a distraction-free and HIPAA compliant workplace, cameras on for all virtual calls/meetings, and the ability to work during office hours or assigned shift (M-F, approximately 8am to 5pm Mountain Time) regardless of what time zone you live in. Additionally, new hires are required to provide their own monitors (two) and reliable internet service.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Financial Operations – 40%
  • Review and reconcile daily payment batches to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and maintain compliance with established procedures, resolve discrepancies in documentation and payments, assist in training and mentoring Level One analysts and other team members on payment posting procedures and best practices, contribute to the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Generate and maintain reports related to payments, adjustments, and credit balances, support the preparation of monthly financial reports and audits as required.
• Financial Analysis – 15%
  • Analyze credit balances and assist in identifying and resolving discrepancies, issue refunds as necessary, collaborate with the billing and collections teams to address complex payment issues and inquiries from patients and insurance providers, generate and analyze billing reports to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement, stay informed about industry standards and best practices in payment posting and credit analysis.
• Financial Systems and Processes – 15%
  • Maintain and improve financial systems and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy, recommend and implement improvements to streamline financial operations and reduce costs.
• Relationship Management – 10%
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and interface with external stakeholders, including vendors, and financial institutions to resolve payment issues or identify areas for improvement in billing processes.
• Complete ad hoc related duties as assigned; meet performance standards and key performance expectations of position.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years medical billing experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Thorough knowledge of entire billing process, demonstrated computer skills, human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

An especially qualified candidate will also possess the following:

• 3 years’ experience in a cash handling role focused on reconciliations, data entry or point of service sales.
• 2 years of medical billing experience working within EPIC and UMB database reconciling, payment posting, or overpayment analysis.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It’s not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Type

Special Instructions Summary

While UMB is a remote department and this role will be performed remotely, interested applicants should note the following:

• This role is expected to work during UMB office hours which are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm Mountain Time.
• The University of Utah is committed to providing jobs to individuals located in Utah, and sees remote roles like this as an opportunity to provide amazing employment opportunities to those living in remote areas of the state. As such, Utah-based applicants may be prioritized in the screening process.
• At this time, the University of Utah is unable to employ individuals living in California, Colorado, New York, Oregon, or Washington.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How many years of medical billing experience or equivalency do you have (1 year of education is equivalent to every two years of experience)?
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years of more
• * Are you available to work UMB’s office hours (Monday to Friday, approximately 8am to 5pm Mountain Time)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Employment.utah.edu
  • University of Utah job board
  • KSL.com
  • Indeed.com
  • LinkedIn.com
  • Monster.com
  • AAPC
  • AMBA
  • Handshake
  • Department of Workforce Services
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • DiverseJobs.net
  • Facebook
  • Other
• * Do you currently live in Utah or do you intend to move to Utah within the next 3 months?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only

Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only

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