Collections Representative

5 hours ago

San Francisco CA United States University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health Full time
Collections Representative

SBO Customer Service

Full Time

81575BR

Job Summary

The Senior Collections Representative / Self-Pay Billing Office is under general supervision and is responsible for responding to all incoming inquiries from patients, departments, various billing agencies, and other external inquiries in various platforms, including Automatic Call Distribution (ACD), MyChart billing messages, patients' emails, and any forms of correspondence. The incumbent must be ready and able to review the patient's guarantor billing account holistically across both professional and hospital charges, codes, insurance/patient payments, denials as well as insurance/patient credits. This may extend across the entire enterprise of UCSF Health. The SBO Customer Service and Self-Pay Collections Representative is still developing breadth and depth of billing knowledge. They are developing their expertise to handle standard issues independently but consult with the team lead or manager for more complex or unusual cases.

Requires thorough knowledge of UCSF Health insurance contracts as the unit deals regularly with complex policy and procedural issues that involve contract compliance concerning HMO, PPO, and government payers.

The SBO Customer Service and Self-Pay Collections Representative negotiates prompt payment discounts and set up payment plans according to departmental guidelines at the guarantor level. Applies working knowledge of UCSF Health's various discount and charity policies.

Recommends accounts for collection agencies assignment or withdrawal. The representative in this team has frequent contact with patients, Patient Financial Services staff, clinic and hospital staff and management, and managers, as well as billing and professional fee and collection services vendors.

Responsible for responding to and following up on patient's high-dollar outstanding accounts receivable in a courteous and timely manner. Demonstrates the ability to process all customer service inquiries and perform all follow-up aspects with quality, compassion, and assertiveness. Conforms to all UCSF Health, government, and HIPAA policies and procedures.

SBO Customer Service and Self-Pay Collections Representatives utilize multiple databases and applications to analyze and take appropriate action on information or documents received. Applications and Databases consist of: Epic, Emdeon eCashiering, MS Outlook, MS Excel, Hospital Rates, Cirius, Imaging, MyQuote, Medi-Cal, Medicare, and other payer websites, SMS/LDA, IDX/LDA.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors, including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $33.14-$47.54 (Hourly Rate).

Required Qualifications
  • One or more years of experience in a hospital billing, physician billing, or payor office environment or equivalent combination of education, training, and applicable customer service experience.
  • High school graduate or GED certificate.
  • Must demonstrate an in-depth understanding of all aspects of billing procedures consistent with those performing insurance follow-up activities in both hospital and professional billing environments.
  • Developing knowledge of contracts, insurance billing requirements, UB04 and HCFA 1500 claim forms, Workers' Compensation, HMOs, PPOs, capitation, Medicare, Medi-Cal, and compliance program regulations.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in a highly-paced, complaint-focused environment.
  • Ability to demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect, courteously, and professionally in all interactions.
  • Ability to balance assertiveness with compassion, empathy, and patience for the patient and others.
  • Good analytical and organizational skills.
  • Must be a motivated individual with a positive and exceptional work ethic.
  • Ability to follow directions and written procedures.
  • Thorough knowledge of computer operation, keyboard functions, calculator, copier and fax machine operation with standard keyboard skills.
  • Good computer software skills (Microsoft Office).
  • Thorough understanding of HIPAA rules and regulations.
  • Ability to work in Emeryville when required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Prior work experience in a customer service or call center environment. Working knowledge of electronic billing systems, preferably EPIC.
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of all aspects of billing procedures consistent with those performing insurance follow-up activities in both hospital and professional billing environments.
  • Working understanding of stop losses, per diems, carve-outs, and other contract terms and conditions.
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.

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.

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

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

004621 COLL REPR SR

Job Category

Accounting / Finance, Financial, Support Services

Bargaining Unit

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

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Emeryville, CA

Campus

Emeryville

Work Style

Hybrid

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

M-F

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