Cash Management Unit Assistant III

Medical Group Business Services

Full Time

70145BR

Job Summary

The Cash Posting Assistant is responsible for applying payments to patient accounts receivables in both HB and PB modules for UCSF Medical Center Patient Financial Services, Medical Group Business Services; Langley Porter Hospital & Clinics, Children’s Hospital Oakland, and the Community Connect facilities. Review, and analyze EOB/RAs and determine appropriate payment amounts and contractual discount amount to be posted to various receivable systems. i.e. insurance payment, patient liability, non-covered and denied amounts using appropriate Reason Codes. Perform correction and posting to payment transactions that have been edited during the electronic ERA posting process or transactions that could not be posted due to missing or bad data provided by the insurance payer.  Support posted amounts with supporting memos when necessary. Conduct follow-ups with other internal or external entities including banks, other billing agents, and insurance companies to determine data corrections that are needed to post the edited transactions.  Perform daily posting/bank reconciliation for lockbox and EFT transactions.  Frequent access to Apex, SMS, Wells Fargo CEO Portals, Imaging, Merchant Services, Cash Posting Application, and Denial and Refund Database.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months in cash posting environment or remittance processing environment. One to two years’ experience in billing or related healthcare experience; and/or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must understand Insurance Explanation of Benefits or Remittance Advices terminology.
• High school graduate or GED certificate.
• Ability to determine correct payment and denial amounts before posting.
• Advanced keyboard skills and calculator skills.
• Knowledge of computer operation (i.e. typing, Microsoft Word, Excel) and office equipment (i.e. fax machine and copy machine).
• Solid math and analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills. Ability to work in a changing environment and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Must be a motivated, positive individual with exceptional work ethics.
• Ability to follow directions and written procedures.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of the mandated HIPPAA regulations for security, PHI and confidentiality are essential requirement for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Banking or Accounting background.
• Knowledge of contracts, insurance billing requirements, UB04 & 1500 claim forms, worker’s compensation, HMOs, PPOs, Medicare, Medi-Cal and HIPAA compliance program regulations.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-9, ICD.10 Coding
• Solid understanding of billing requirements of each major payor
• Medical terminology experience
• Knowledge of patient accounting

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

004722 BLANK AST 3

Job Category

Administrative Support, Financial

Bargaining Unit

Teamsters Local 2010 – Clerical and Allied Services Unit (CX)

Additional Shift Details

Monday – Friday