Medical Billing Specialist

UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT’s best choice for patient-centered healthcare! We are currently seeking a

who supports the RCM department through the management and analysis of payer denials and rejections. Assists in the identification of areas for improvement within RCM such as registration and coding.

UCFS Hours of Operation:
Open 8:00am - 7:00pm;
Hours Vary By Day & Location Expected

Schedule:

FT, 40 hours/week;
Monday through Friday

• Consistently follows up on all unpaid claims utilizing various WQ and aging reports
• Resolves claim denials via contacting insurance, submitting appeals, and informing Billing Manager of denial trends
• Corrects and resubmits claim rejections in a timely manner
• Collaborates with the billing team and Billing Manager to address coding related issues and discrepancies
• Answer patient questions related to billing
• Responsible for work queues assigned by Billing Manager

Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference for our clients and community. At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 3 years experience in medical billing
• FQHC experience is highly preferred
• Experience working in a remote setting

• CPC is a plus

• Ability to continuously access an internet connection with 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload speeds
• Familiarity with software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Outlook, Teams, and Excel
• Experience with electronic health record systems such as EPIC
• Familiarity with medical billing and terminology
• Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance standards, including HIPAA and Medicaid/Medicare rules
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment or individually as needed

• Yearly Performance Merit Increases
• Gain Share Program
• Local & Online Discounts

• 401(k) Plan + 6% Employer Contributions
• Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Decompression Spaces

• Generous Paid Time Off Starting at 3 Weeks Vacation
• 4 Floating Holidays
• 10 Sick Days
• 8 Federal Holidays

• Employee-Led Committees
• NHSC Loan Repayment Opportunities
• PSLF Eligibility
• Career Path Ladders
• Employer Paid Learning & Development Programs

• Appreciation, Education, and Team-Building Events

To assist our recruiting team, this application process may use the algorithmic features of Linked In (Candidate Fit / Top Match), and Handshake (Talent List Sorting), as well as on other platforms we may use. We use these automated technologies specifically to prioritize incoming applications, sort applicant lists, and match candidate profiles based on how closely provided skills, job history, experience, abilities align with our job criteria.

While a human recruiter reviews candidates and makes all final hiring and interview decisions, these automated platform tools serve as a material factor in our initial screening pipeline. These systems process data from your submitted resume, application, and public platform profiles.

UCFS is strongly committed to a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting an enriching work culture, UCFS will continue to better serve our communities and provide quality patient, client, and resident care and services. UCFS is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion,…