Billing and Compliance Specialist - Orthotic, Prosthetic Division

Position Description:
Work Schedule: Full Time
Work Location: Orthotic, Prosthetic Division - Spain Rehabilitation

Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

To coordinate billing and collection; auditing and billing compliance; and physician/staff education of coding and billing issues. To develop and coordinate implementation of clinic policies and procedures for assigned area. To coordinate program activities and functions. To conduct special projects related to the office's administrative/clinical operations. Serves as master scheduler; Reviews O&P accounts and process inpatient and outpatient insurance precertification's along with submits inpatient billing for O&P and SRC Clinics.

Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma/GED. Three years' experience in a medical office setting required.

Some college preferred; Proficient in Word and Excel; medical terminology and knowledge of insurance policies are desirable.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:
Preferred:Certified medical coder fluent in medical terminology

TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one's own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.

UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.