Senior Billing Representative - (23000261)
Description
Grade: G
Hire Rate: $21.74
Upon successful completion of probationary period, hourly pay will increase to: $23.49
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.
The Senior Billing Representative/ Cashier is responsible for the entire range of billing and cashier functions related to the Kornberg School of Dentistry clinics. Responsibilities include but not limited to: manual and electronic billing, insurance verification, payment posting and reconciliation, follow-up on denied claims or claim requiring additional information. Incumbent is also responsible for all cashier duties including but not limited to accepting payments, posting payments to accounts, correctly navigating any payment type, and all cash and payment reconciliations for day activity. Perform other duties as assigned.
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Required Education & Experience:
At least 3 years of related experience or equivalent combinations of education and experience required. Experience in a professional billing environment and with third party coverage plans and all phases of claims processing. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Required Skills & Abilities:
Must be able to work with a diverse populations of students, faculty, staff, and patients and their families.
Knowledge of dental terminology.
Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organization and interpersonal skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work in a team environment and to fill in other areas of the school as needed.
Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and make independent decisions for non-complex issues.
Preferred:
Previous experience within a dental, medical or higher education environment.
Previous experience with Axium.
This position requires a background check.
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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.
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Primary Location: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Health Sciences Campus (HSC)-Kornberg School Of Dentistry
Job: Staff
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular