Spec, Patient Acct - Patient Accounting - FT - Day - 69520-1A

Updated: May 31, 2024
Location: Lakewood
Job Type:
Department: Patient Acctg-LAK

Job Description: 

UC Title: Auditor, Rev Integrity LOM

Position Number: 41088013

Reports to: Dir, Revenue Analysis LAK

Working Title: Spec, Patient Acct

Cost Center: Patient Acctg-LAK (424530) 

Bargaining Unit: No Bargaining Unit

FLSA: Nonexempt

Date Created: 5/20/2024

Job Code: 007527

Hours: 40

Shift: Day

FTE: 1

Position Summary: 

Assists with Rapid Response edit hold clearing for correction, billing, trending, and education. Assists with APC resolution, trending and education with various department leadership and or representation. Assists with Revenue Cycle initiatives and challenge areas to include trending, correction, and education. Assists with charge capture trending, correction and education; Including Bypass, Suspended and Rejects data review. Assists with ancillary/nursing departments regarding proper charging and submitting new CDM requests. Assists DRA with various other projects or work efforts towards meeting Corporate DNFB and FBNE goals, as requested. Participates in the Hospital Chart Audit Committee Meetings to the extent of verification and implementation of remedial actions to be taken by departments over the Audit threshold. Participates in the Hospital Revenue Cycle Meetings to the extent of helping to implement, trend, and review new processes by departments discussed during meetings. Assists Decision Support Department with updating Cost Accounting System with accurate cost data (RVU’s) for open items at month end. 

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our: 

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and 

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits). 

Salary Range: 

Hourly Rate  Minimum   $40.89                   Midpoint               $50.55                   Maximum $63.37

Mandatory: High School Diploma or equivalent. Hospital experience or related experience. PC experience (Microsoft Office). Effective communication skills. 

Preferred: BS in Hospital Services or related field. Physical Requirements: Hearing and visual acuity necessary. Manual dexterity to perform keyboard function.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php 

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. 

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.