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Job Offer: Medical Billing Specialist:Rice UniversityJob description:Medical Billing SpecialistBookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.» Please ensure your full range of expertise, expertise, abilities, practice and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job tasks section.» If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the expertise, expertise, abilities and practices to support your answers (see job tasks section of previous employment). » Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your expertise, expertise, and abilities. » candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Position DetailsPosition InformationJob Title Medical Billing Specialist Position Number 002528 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Time-Limited No Department Homepage https://dental.ecu.edu/ Advertising Department DENTAL MEDICINE, SCHOOL OF Division Academic Affairs Classification Title 10422 Admin Support Specialist Competency Level 3 - Advanced Working Title Coder Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Full Time or Part Time Full Time Recruitment Range $34,602 - 56,422 Anticipated Hiring Range $34,602 - $44,332 income Grade Equivalency GN08 Work Schedule M-F Work Hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Position Location (City) Greenville Job Category Staff - Office/Clerical Organizational Unit Overview The School of Dental Medicine is composed of ten administrative offices and four academic departments. The Administrative units include the Offices of the Dean, Vice Dean, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Associate Dean for Research, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Associate Dean for Extramural Clinical Practices, adjunct Dean for Dental Education and Informatics, adjunct Dean for Educational Support and Faculty Development, adjunct Dean for Academic Success and the adjunct Dean for Business Operations and Financial Affairs. The four academic departments are Surgical Sciences, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, General Dentistry and Foundational Sciences. Included in the mission of the School of Dental Medicine is to educate dental care providers (both dental students and dental residents) and to address the oral health care needs of the underserved population of North Carolina. The School of Dental Medicine meets these missions by operating dental clinics that provide both educational practices for the dental students and residents and provides dental care to the residents of North Carolina. These clinics occur in both Ross Hall in Greenville, North Carolina, as well as Community Service-Learning Centers located all over North Carolina. In order to operate these clinics, appropriate dental auxiliaries and clinical staff are needed. Job tasks This position serves as the dental school's functional coding expert. Primarily, the function is expected to triage, review, and correct claims through a everyday prospective audit. The coder communicates with, educates and guides students, providers and Business and Finance staff to optimize coding accuracy, facilitate proper reimbursement, and prevent future errors. The coder also interfaces with OII to assist in responding to external inquiries and audits, as well as to cooperate with any internal audits. · For all claims which require correction, the Coder will communicate proposed changes to Faculty or students; · Significantly, the coder is expected to educate providers and students daily, through the audit findings, on accurate coding and documentation to support delivered care; · Education may also either occur from inquiries by providers or students, or be planned in advance for coding changes or to address patterns of high frequency errors across the practice; · The Coder will support and advise the Director as to which types of codes and which providers should be included in the audit. The goal is that the audit have the greatest impact on documentary accuracy; · In order to do so, the Coder will constantly reassess which claims included in the audit are having the greatest impact, which codes not presently audited ought to be included, and which providers either should be added to the audit or be audited more frequently; · As the school's functional coding expert, the Coder is expected to stay current on all coding updates and significant changes, to serve as the primary liaison to the Office of Institutional Integrity (OII). DENTAL MEDICINE SUPPORT POSITION - NOT SUBJECT TO STATE HUMAN RESOURCES ACT. Employment in this position provides eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program (ORP) which offers matching employer contributions and employee control of investment choices, along with eligibility to participate in various Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plans (401k, 403b. 457). This position is not eligible to participate in the NC Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System (TSERS). Additionally, this position offers multiple voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as well as various supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Discapability. Minimum Education/practice High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related office practice; or equivalent combination of training and practice. License or Certification required by statute or regulation N/A Preferred practice, expertise, Training/Education CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CCSP (Certified Coding Specialist-Physician) or applicable coding certification. Prior practice with medical/dental coding is preferred. If not coding certified, must have CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CCSP (Certified Coding Specialist-Physician) or applicable coding certification within two years of hire, and maintain all over employment. License or Certification required by the Department In the absence of certification upon employment, all candidates must acquire a coding certification within one year of initial date of hire into a position requiring coding certification. Coding Certifications Recognized: AAPC: CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or AHIMA: CCSP (Certified Coding Specialist-Physician located Services). All certifications and credential maintenance are the responsibility of the individual while employed with the university. Continuing education opportunities are available during your employment. Special Instructions to Applicant » Please ensure your full range of expertise, expertise, abilities, practice and education are listed on your application. Do not write ?see resume' on your application when completing the job tasks section. » If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the expertise, expertise, abilities and practices to support your answers (see job tasks section of previous employment). » Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your expertise, expertise, and abilities. » candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Job Open Date 03/27/2024 Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. 04/05/2024 Open Until Filled No Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/69807 Alternate option If no candidates apply who meet the required competency level and training & practice requirements, then management may consider other candidates. income would be determined located on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. AA/EOE East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified candidates from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a discapability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, discapability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or E-Mail: ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu. Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. Office of Human Resources Contact Information If you practice any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, Contact Us by the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST. 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