Revenue Cycle Analyst

Details

Open Date 12/16/2024

Requisition Number PRN40805B

Job Title PS Financial Analyst

Working Title Revenue Cycle Analyst

Job Grade E

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Standard 8 hours within the hours of 7:00am to 5:00pm.

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00877 - Radiology Clinical

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $45,000. 00 - $55,000. 00

Close Date 03/16/2025

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

Job Summary

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this

classification.

It 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.

Follows patient accounts through the pre-billing process. In general this position will:

Monitor all scheduled visits to ensure proper pre-authorization is acquired.

Determines appropriate billing and coding for services provided

Resolve account issues prior to billing.

This position will also collaborate with OSS and Scheduler staff; Pr-authorization, Financial Advocates, and referring clinics to ensure that our patients have an Exceptional Patient Experience.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Charge code maintenance.

Epic WQ maintenance.

Fielding frequent pre-authorization, billing, and scheduling inquiries.

Entering supply charges manually from departments as needed.

Perform audits as needed.

Follows up with providers to ensure timely dictation.

Monitor charges/revenue to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Works with the authorization team to ensure all appointments are worked and ready prior to appointment.

Participate in the annual CPT change/update review.

Enters medical codes for visits or procedures and ensures compliance and correct coding practices.

Provides customer service to patients by educating them on insurance policies, billing procedures and coding issues.

Calls patients and insurance companies to follow-up with account information.

May provide training to others on billing procedures and practices.

Problem Solving.

The incumbent participates in resolving issues with insurance companies regarding

incorrect registration information, claims processing, pre-authorization requirements,

and coding issues.

This position requires the ability to effectively and efficiently problem solve trouble accounts and maintain a positive relationship with other departments.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, or a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); plus two years of related experience. Also required are a thorough knowledge of established accounting principles and practices; spreadsheet and database skills; knowledge of statistics and demonstrated analytical, problem solving, human relation and effective communication skills required.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

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

Preferences

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

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 (801) 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 (801) or (800) or University Human Resource Management at (801) 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.

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