Billing Tech I

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Billing Tech I Job Category Staff & Executive

• Finance/Accounting/Purchasing Department UBHC-Patient Accounting-PISC Overview

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC's 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC, one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Billing Tech I for the Finance

• Patient Accounts Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The primary purpose of the Billing Tech I is to execute various functions relating to billing, patient accounting, collections and claims editing/processing while under supervision of the Supervisor, Patient Accounts.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Reviews the claim edits received from the claims clearing house and corrects accordingly.

• Reviews daily the credit balance report and determines the appropriate corrections.

• Reviews daily the aged trial balance for assigned accounts and follow-up on payments accordingly.

• Receives and reviews monthly computer generated statements. Obtains and/or verifies specialized information for maximum reimbursement within a timely filing period.

• Makes corrections to accounts, initiates journal entry and refund requests where needed.

• Prepares correspondence and maintains all related files and records.

• Responsible for utilizing the customer inquiry, report generator and the operations functions of the on-line customer account management computer system.

• Responsible for analyzing third party payor communications and taking corrective action.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.

FLSA Nonexempt Grade 1925 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 25.990 Annual Mid Range Salary 26.490 Annual Maximum Salary 27.280 Standard Hours 35.00 Union Description Teamsters, Local 97 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff

• 12 month Position Pension Eligibility PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Four (4) years experience in hospital billing and collection, three (3) years of which shall have included experience in mental health billing and collection or other health care environment.

Certifications/Licenses

• Demonstrated excellent communication skills.

• Demonstrated excellent PC skills.

• Online system literate.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires standing under 1/3 of the time, walking under 1/3 of the time, and sitting up to 2/3 of the time. Required to talk or hear over 2/3 of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST0291 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS) City Piscataway State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have four (4) years experience in hospital billing and collection, three (3) years of which shall have included experience in mental health billing and collection or other health care environment?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have PC skills?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application