Billing Assistant
San Francisco, CA 
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Posted 16 days ago
Job Description
Billing Assistant

DO-AuxSvc-ZSFG CPG

Full Time

78500BR

Job Summary

The position will be responsible for claims billing of professional fee services rendered by the UCSF physicians at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG). Claims are generated both via paper and electronic. The individual will be responsible for the submissions of hard copy claims, claim attachments, processing of correspondence of claim returns, legal records, contract billing and other special projects related to billing as assigned. These tasks encompass reviewing the EPIC work queues and resolving charge review and claim edit errors. The Billing Assistant will be responsible for office inventory and ordering supplies via BearBuy. The individual demonstrates the ability to multi-task and perform all billing related duties efficiently and accurately. The Billing Assistant will attend and be engaged in unit meetings aimed at increasing knowledge. The individual will utilize EPIC and other web-based tools, including payor websites. The incumbent will conform to all UCSF, CPG, government and HIPAA policies and procedures.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.

For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The UCSF Clinical Practice Group (CPG) Business Services provides the University with an internal and centralized physicians' professional billing operation at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. This includes all 20 ZSFG departments and 5 off-site clinics. The Business Office processes a total of $211 million in billed charges per year.

Required Qualifications

  • High school graduation/GED and four years of related office administrative experience of which two years is healthcare billing experience using one or more medical billing systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge of Medicare, Medi-Cal and other government payers
  • Ability to identify medical record types for claims billing
  • Ability to communicate written/verbal
  • Good organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of CPT/ICD 10 codes, including Dental billing codes
  • Experience with Epic Professional Billing application.
  • Experience with insurance verification.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

004722 BLANK AST 3

Job Category

Administrative Support

Bargaining Unit

Teamsters Local 2010 - Clerical and Allied Services Unit (CX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Mission District (SF)

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
4+ years
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