Receivables Clerk, Sr.

Position Overview

Be a part of a world‐class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Senior Receivables Clerk within the Revenue Cycle Management division. In this role, you will review and resolve errors in automated charge posting, respond to inquiries regarding laboratory charges, and coordinate activities among billing staff – ensuring prompt and accurate claim preparation. This position offers a hybrid remote opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor performance of charge posting corrections and review automated error reports.
• Contact clinic staff to activate patient account numbers and resolve discrepancies.
• Code Cytopathology/Surgical Pathology cases for accurate CPT and ICD9 submissions.
• Review professional fee transaction editing reports, resolve errors, and input required data.
• Perform periodic audits of both automated and manual charge posting for laboratory charges.
• Assist in resolving professional fee claim rejections including printing of supporting pathology reports.
• Participate in, and occasionally chair, Laboratory Administration Billing Services Team meetings.
• Respond to phone and email billing inquiries from clinic coordinators, finance staff, and patients.
• Verify charge posting for accounts at risk and update documentation for modifier and occurrence codes.
• Assist in data retrieval and special reporting projects as required.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three or more years of related experience in billing and/or charge posting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience with multiple hospital and laboratory information systems (e.g., IDX-Lastword, OACIS, EPIC, Misys-Lab, Misys-Copath, IDX-Bar, IDX-TES).
• Proficiency with computer data entry, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Exceptional interpersonal and telephone communication skills.
• Ability to complete tasks efficiently within deadlines while following guidelines and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• An Associate degree is preferred.
• Familiarity with regulations and procedures for ICD-9, CPT, and HCPCS codes related to hospital billing.
• Coding training or certification is a plus.
• Experience in identifying and solving charge posting and patient billing problems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Salary is reflective of current market data and adjusted based on candidate qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Transparency: Annual market reviews ensure fair compensation practices.
• Flexible Work Options: Benefits include remote flexibility and hybrid work opportunities.