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Organization:

SOPS-Sutter Outpatient Services - Bay

Position Overview:

Supports the billing and collections activities including preparation and mailing of all claims, making phone calls to insurance companies and performing physician billing. Enhances affiliates ability to capture revenue for services rendered in compliance with sound billing practices and according to policy and procedure. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent job performance, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and accuracy while delivering optimal job performance.

**Job Description** :

EDUCATION

+ High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

+ 1 year recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

+ Knowledge of all patient accounting functions, including interpreting billing manuals, insurance coverage and pre-admissions and admission registration.

+ Broad understanding of State and Federal laws which affects patient billing practices and insurance.

+ Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

+ Possess written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other hospital personnel.

+ Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

+ General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).

+ Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

+ Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

+ Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

+ Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

+ Build collaborate relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

_These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). Job Description modifications for union represented position are subject to CBA guidelines._

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $31.71 to $39.63 / hour

_The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._