Patient Billing Specialist

Patient Billing Specialist - 38259 Classified Staff

We are hiring for a full-time Patient Billing Specialist. We are seeking professionals with demonstrated patient relations and customer service experience interested in working in an academic, dental medicine environment. We welcome applications from individuals who are collaborative, communicative, caring, detail oriented, organized, proactive, able to think critically, focused on quality, dedicated to personal growth, and highly motivated.

The Patient Accounting Department, a unit of the Office of Financial Affairs, is responsible for managing and monitoring all aspects of patient accounting and interactions with dental insurance companies, Medicaid, and collection agencies. Under the direction of the Patient Accounting Supervisor, the Patient Billing Specialist's primary responsibilities include performing accounting services (i.e., payments, billing, accounts receivable, collection management, patient registration, Medicaid billing & third-party insurance billing), and educating students, faculty, and staff on SDM patient financial policies and procedures.

The position is located at the University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus. Hours will be dependent on business need (i.e., career fairs, employee consultations, professional development) but typically will be Monday - Friday between the hours of 8 : 00am and 5 : 00 pm. This is a patient facing position and is 100% onsite. The primary work location for this position is the Department of Orthodontics patient billing window, but this role may provide back-up coverage for any of the patient billing windows as needed.

The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including : There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage. Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. Questions should be directed to : Traci Wells, traci.wells@cuanschutz.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE : This announcement is open until filled.

For those who meet minimum qualifications, the comparative analysis process will include one or all of the following :

You will be notified via email if the comparative analysis process changes or includes additional assessment tools other than those listed above. The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $3,661- $4,450.20 per month ($43,932- $53,402.40 per year). This position is eligible for overtime compensation. If you have prior state-classified service in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount.

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.