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Medical Insurance Specialist - Dermatology Clinic

University of Illinois Chicago
medical insurance
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jul 03, 2025
Medical Insurance Specialist - Dermatology Clinic Medical Insurance Specialist - Dermatology Clinic Hiring Department: Dermatology Center Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1035012 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 4:30PM Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Remote Posting Close Date: 7/16/2025 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $30.66 - 47.40 / Hourly Wage About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Under general supervision, prepares billing forms for presentation to third-party payers or the preparation of vouchers for the direct payment of bills. Assists with charge capture, reconciliation, claims processing, and related business functions of the center. Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible for insurance processing and related billing functions Develops, implements, interprets, revises and enforces policies and procedures related to billing and business functions. Assists with the establishment and monitors performance standards related to billing/business function quality and timeliness. Completes insurance claim forms (simple to complex), identifies appropriate procedural and diagnostic coding (as needed) in consultation with providers. Oversees the data entry (registration, charge capture, etc.) processes, including reconciliation/ correction, and related documentation. Performs insurance verification and pre-authorization for services. Consults with providers, patients and insurance companies/other third party payors related to claims denials or requests for additional information. Responds to inquiries related to insurance, billing, and business functions. Assists other staff members with billing/business operations questions. Troubleshoots data entry and billing problems. Assists with the establishment and monitors performance standards related to billing/business function quality and timeliness. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: 1. Any one or combination totaling two (2) years (24 months), from the categories below: A. College coursework in a health-related field, business administration/management, human resource management, or closely related fields, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent: 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months) Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months) 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months) B. Work experience in a healthcare environment working independently with medical claims, denials, rejections, referrals, and prior authorizations. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/15332?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-2479ef5ba2063747b05d84d700c6f6b7