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Job Location (Full Address): 905 Elmgrove Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14624 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 910401 Patient Self-Pay Services Work
UR - Day Range: UR URCA 205 H Compensation Range: $20.30 - $27.41 The referenced
represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsible for collecting receivables due from patient/responsible parties. Identifies and processes accounts requiring outside collection intervention. Negotiates installment payment arrangements with the guarantor or a financially responsible individual which are equitable to both the individual and URMC.
Location : Rochester Tech Park (RTP), Gates, NY - Remote options available after in-person training. Occasional onsite meetings / work at RTP are required. Remote location must be within 2 hours of RTP and within New York State.
Resolves receivables due from patients. Identifies and prepares for appropriate action of those accounts which cannot be resolved amicably and requires legal or collection activity. Makes recommendation for write-off, resolves credit balances by, requests transfers and refunds, etc.
Documents and formalizes all actions to ensure compliance with University and legal requirements. Maintains records for effective reporting of efforts. Responds to patient written and verbal inquiries.
Negotiates installment payment arrangements with the guarantor or a financially responsible individual that are equitable to both URMC and individual. Interacts with ancillary areas which impact receivables to resolve A/R problems and address patient problems delaying payment. Maintains a general knowledge of billing and collection regulations and procedures which affect A/R.
Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Associate's degree and 3 years of hospital patient accounting or consumer collections experience required Or equivalent combination of education and experience LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Certification obtained from a nationally accredited billing program (i.e., Certified Medical Billing Specialist CMBS, Certified Medical Records Technician CMRT, Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist CMRS) upon hire preferred The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better.
In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics).
This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
About the role
Identifies and prepares for appropriate action of those accounts which cannot be resolved amicably and requires legal or collection activity.