Cash Management Assistant / Accounts Receivable

Patient Financial Services

Full Time

86087BR

Job Summary

The Cash Management Assistant III is responsible for applying payments to patient accounts receivable in both Hospital Billing and Professional Billing modules for UCSF Health Patient Financial Services, Medical Group Business Services, Langley Porter Hospital & Clinics, Children's Hospital Oakland, the Community Connect clinic, and Community Hospital facilities. Review, analyze EOB/RAs, and determine appropriate payment amounts and contractual discount amounts to be posted to various receivable systems, i.e., insurance payments, patient liability, non-covered and denied amounts, using appropriate Reason Codes. Perform corrections and posting to payment transactions that have been edited during the electronic ERA posting process or transactions that could not be posted due to missing or bad data provided by the insurance payer. Support posted amounts with supporting memos when necessary. Conduct follow-up with other internal or external entities including banks, other billing agents and insurance companies to determine data corrections that are needed to post the edited transactions. Perform daily posting/bank reconciliation for lockbox and EFT transactions. Frequent access to Apex, Wells Fargo CEO Portals, Imaging ApplicationXtender, Merchant Services, other Cash Posting Application and other databases.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors, including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The hourly rate of pay $31.72 - $44.69. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED certificate.
• Six months or more working in a Cash Posting environment or remittance processing environment.
• One or more years of experience in medical billing.
• Must understand Insurance Explanation of Benefits or Remittance Advice terminology.
• Ability to determine correct payment and denial amounts before posting.
• Advanced keyboard skills and calculator skills.
• Knowledge of computer operation (i.e. typing, Microsoft Word, Excel) and office equipment (i.e. fax machine and copy machine).
• Solid math and analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills. Ability to work in a changing environment and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Must be a motivated, positive individual with an exceptional work ethic.
• Ability to follow directions and written procedures.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of the mandated HIPAA regulations for security, PHI, and confidentiality are essential requirements for this position.
• Ability to work on-site when needed at our Emeryville office, located at 6425 Christie Avenue.

Preferred Qualifications

• Banking or Accounting background.
• Knowledge of contracts, insurance billing requirements, UB04 & 1500 claim forms, worker's compensation, HMOs, PPOs, Medicare, Medi-Cal, and HIPAA compliance program regulations.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-9, ICD.10 Coding
• Solid understanding of the billing requirements of each major payor
• Medical terminology experience
• Knowledge of patient accounting

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

004722 BLANK AST 3

Job Category

Accounting / Finance, Administrative Support, Financial

Bargaining Unit

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

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Emeryville, CA

Campus

Emeryville

Work Style

Flexible

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

M-F